Steak with Peppercorns

Ingredients

Steak  4 rib fillets (about 250g each)

Wine ½  cup of red wine (optional)

Cream 1 cup (optional)

Cracked black peppercorns 2 tbsp

Green peppercorns 1 tbsp (Optional)

Oil 1 tbsp

Method

Spread cracked black peppercorns on both sides of the steak and place in a frypan with the oil on medium heat.  (High heat if you like your meat rare and low heat if you like your meat well done.)  When cooked, place the steak on a plate, remove the excess fat from the pan and pour in the red wine.  Reduce by half on high heat, add the cream and the green peppercorns and bring it to the boil.  Reduce the sauce again until it is nice and creamy.  Season to taste.  To serve, place the steak on mashed potatoes (see recipe) and pour the sauce over the top.