New style pepper steak

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

4 6 oz filet steaks
2 tb EX virgin olive oil
1 tb Cracked peppercorns
2 tb Cracked coriander seeds
2 ts Coarse salt MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE--------------------------------
1/2 c Port
1 tb Balsamic vinegar
2 c Beef stock
2 tb Cold butter

Instructions:

Brush steaks with 1 Tb of oil. Coat heavily with peppercorns and coriander seeds. Sprinkle with salt. Heat remaining oil in skillet on high heat. Add steaks and cook 4 inutes one side; turn over and cook 4 minutes the other side. Turn again and cook 3 minutes more for medium rare or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Add port and reduce until 2 Tb remain. Add vinegar and stock; bring to boil and reduce by half. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Place steaks on plate and coat with sauce. Note: Could also be done on BBQ. Serves 4. From The Globe and Mail Saturday April 25 1998