Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: 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. melt the butter in a heavy saute pan over medium high heat. saute the steaks, turning once when browned, to medium rare. remove steak to a warm plate. mix brandy, water and glace together. deglaze the pan with brandy mixture. turn heat to low, simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. pour over steak and serve.

Target recipe: season both sides of each steak with the salt and pepper. heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat, and then sauté the steaks, 2 at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side. transfer the steaks to a heatproof dish and keep them warm in a 175-degree oven. pour any leftover liquid from the skillet and lower the heat to medium. add the shallots and 1 piece of butter; sauté for 5 minutes, until cooked. carefully add cognac (it may flame) and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. stir in cream and other piece of butter; heat through, stirring constantly. serve over steaks immediately.