Pepper Steak With Wine

4 teaspoons coarsely-ground black pepper
3 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut 1 1/2-inches thick
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive or salad oil
1/2 cup wine

Rub pepper into both sides of steak, and sprinkle with salt. Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add steak and sear on both sides. Then cook six to seven minutes on both sides.

Remove meat to a serving platter. Add wine to skillet, heat one minute, and pour over steak. Serves six.

Note: A half-cup boiling water can be substituted for the wine, if you prefer, although it won't be quite the same.

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