Pepper Steak
["2 Tbsp. black peppercorns", "1 (1-inch thick) beef top round steak (about 1 lb.)", "1 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "1 small yellow onion, chopped", "1 c. half and half", "salt to taste"]
["Place peppercorns on a work surface or cutting board. Cover them with a paper towel and using a rolling pin or mallet, crunch the peppercorns into coarse pieces. Press the crushed peppercorns onto both sides of steak."]
["black peppercorns", "butter", "vegetable oil", "yellow onion", "salt"]