Flambeed Pepper Steak

Instructions

1. Crush green peppercorns in a mortar with a pestle.
2. Chop the small onion.
3. Combine the crushed peppercorns and chopped onion.
4. Press the peppercorn mixture into the steaks on both sides.
5. In a skillet, heat butter until lightly brown.
6. Add the steaks to the skillet.
7. Brown the steaks well on one side.
8. Turn the steaks over.
9. Brown the other side of the steaks.
10. Sprinkle the steaks lightly with salt.
11. Remove the steaks to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.
12. Add the whipping cream to the skillet.
13. Scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
14. Cook the cream until it reduces by half.
15. Add the beef consomme and strain the liquid.
16. Set the strained liquid aside.
17. Rinse the skillet.
18. Heat the skillet again.
19. Add the steaks back to the skillet.
20. Pour cognac or brandy over the steaks and ignite to flambé.
21. Add the cream mixture to the skillet.
22. Let cook for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.