Beef Steak Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 beef tenderloin steaks, 4 to 6 ounces each
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons bourbon or good quality brandy
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon assorted multicolored peppercorns, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
hot cooked rice or baked potatoes
fresh chopped parsley, optional

Beef Steak Recipe Procedure:
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot. Sprinkle tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper. Sear tenderloin steaks on both sides in skillet. Remove from skillet, and place on a rack in a broiler pan

Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat (leave door just a bit ajar) 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer registers 140° for rare or 150° for medium rare (160° for medium).
Add bourbon to drippings in skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, and deglaze pan, scraping browned bits that cling to bottom. Add minced garlic, peppercorns, basil, oregano, and salt; cook 1 minute. Add whipping cream; bring to a boil, and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat; Whisk in sour cream, and spoon sauce over steaks. Serve with rice or baked potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Yield: 2 servings.