Steak Au Poiure
["4 Tbsp. mixed black and white whole peppers", "6 beef fillets (1-inch thick)", "2 Tbsp. peanut oil", "1 Tbsp. butter (no substitute)", "salt to taste", "Sauce (recipe follows)"]
["Crush peppercorns in pepper mill.", "Press pepper into both sides of meat with your hands.", "Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap and let stand 1 to 3 hours refrigerated.", "Put oil and butter into heavy skillet on medium-high heat until butter begins to sizzle.", "Saute steak 3 to 4 minutes on a side until rare to medium-rare steaks.", "Remove to heated platter and keep warm while you prepare sauce."]
["mixed black", "beef", "peanut oil", "butter", "salt"]