Steak au Poivre

Ingredients

• Steaks
• x 8-12 oz lean steaks
• high heat neutral oil
• butter
• A lot of coarsely cracked black pepper
• Salt
• au poivre Sauce
• heavy cream
• cognac or brandy
• beef broth
• coarsely cracked peppercorns
• small shallot, finely minced
• dijon mustard
• Sides
• Fries of choice to serve