1/2 | teaspoon | Whole black peppercorns |
1 | each | Beef cubed steak |
1 | tablespoon | Cooking oil |
1 | tablespoon | Brandy |
1/8 | teaspoon | Instant beef bouillion |
Instructions
Coarsely crack peppercorns. Sprinkle both sides of steak with crushed peppercorns, pressing in firmly with fingers. Let steak stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat a 6 1/2-inch microwave browning dish on 100% power for 3 minutes. Add the cooking oil to the browning dish. Swirl to coat dish. Place the steak in the browning dish. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1 minute. Turn steak and micro-cook, covered, on 100% power about 30 seconds more or until done. Remove steak to a warm plate. Stir brandy and bouillon granules into liquid in browning dish. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 20 to 30 seconds or till boiling. Pour over steak and serve.
