Grilled Pepper Steak With Brandy Cream Sauce

Photo: flickr user FotoosVanRobin

Ingredients

3 teaspoons cracked black pepper

6 beef tenderloin steaks, about 3/4 inch thick,

(about 1 1/2 pounds)

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or green onions

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1/4 cup brandy or beef broth

1/2 cup beef broth

1/2 cup sour cream

Preparation

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.

Press pepper onto both sides of beef. Grill beef uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 7 to 8 minutes on each side for medium doneness (160 F) or until desired doneness.

While beef is grilling, melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots in butter, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in brandy and broth. Cook over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly reduced. Stir in sour cream. Serve with beef.

This is as tender, tempting and timesaving as it gets-a recipe suitable for company or a romantic treat for two.