Categories: Meats, Beef 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
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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 
  
    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