PEPPERCORN STEAKS

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns,crushed
2 strip or top loin steaks* (about 8 ounces each)
2 to 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup red wine or beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Rub pepper over both sides of steaks. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. In an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat, brown steaks on both sides. Add butter and garlic; cook for 4-6 minutes, turning steaks once. Add Worcestershire sauce; cook 4-6 minutes longer, turning once, or until meat reaches desired doneness (for rare, a meat thermometer should read 140 degrees; medium, 160 degrees; well-done, 170 degrees). Remove steaks and keep warm. Combine wine or broth, mustard and sugar; add to the pan. Stir to loosen browned bits. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the steaks.

Yield: 2 servings.