Western Pepper Steak - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 (1/2-inch thick) slices beef tenderloin
3 Tbsp. peppercorns
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. oil (olive is best)
salt to taste
1/4 c. beef broth or 1 bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/4 c. water
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Put peppercorns into plastic bag and crush gently with rolling pin.
Press crushed peppers into both sides of steaks.
Heat 3 tablespoons of butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
Brown steaks on both sides and cook to desired degree of doneness.
Season with salt.
Remove steaks to a warm serving platter.
Reduce heat and add beef broth.
Stir well to loosen crumbs from bottom.
Continue cooking until sauce has reduced slightly; stir in the 1 tablespoon butter.
Pour over steaks and serve.
Serves 4.