Cracked Pepper Steak

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 (4 to 6 ounce) beef tenderloins, 1 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup brandy or dry red wine

Instructions

1. Combine pepper and rosemary in a large bowl. Coat both sides of the steaks with the mixture.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet until hot.
3. Add steaks and cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 160 degrees F (for medium). Remove the steaks from the skillet and cover to keep them warm.
4. Add brandy to skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping particles from the bottom of the skillet. Boil for about 1 minute or until liquid is reduced by half. Spoon sauce over steaks.

Nutrition

Per serving: 322 calories, 21g fat, 70mg cholesterol, 24g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 55mg sodium, 59 percent calories from fat