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Title: A Different Steak Au Poivre
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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      1 lb top sirloin steak; cut 1 
           -thick, boneless
      2 tb black peppercorns; crushed
      3 tb butter; or margarine; 
           -divided
    1/4 c  shallots; or onion, minced
    1/2 ts hot pepper sauce
      3 tb gin

Instructions

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns evenly
into both sides. Heat 1 1/2 tb. 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. (If Densie is coming to dinner, skip the peas!)

Source: Beef Industry Council

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