A Different Steak Au Poivre

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
1	pound	beef, sirloin tip	top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick, boneless
2	tablespoon	black peppercorns	crushed
3	tablespoon	butter	or margarine
1/4	cup	shallots	or onion, minced
2	teaspoon	red hot pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco)
3	tablespoon	gin

Directions

Cut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns evenly into
both sides. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat
until bubbly. Cook steaks 10 to 12 minutes for rare (140 degrees) or to
desired doneness, turning once. Remove to a warm platter.

Add the shallots to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in the pepper sauce. Add the gin; carefully ignite with a match. When
flames die out, remove from the heat, swirl in remaining butter until
melted and pour the sauce over the steaks.

Serving suggestions: Steamed fresh baby carrots and sugar snap peas.