Peppercorn Free Range Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients

• 5 tsp Whole Peppercorns
• 4 Meridian Free Range Rib-Eye Steaks, 8-9 oz. each
• 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 3 tsp Butter
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Green Onion
• ½ cup Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth
• ½ cup Whipping Cream

Instructions

1. Crush peppercorns w/a mallet or heavy saucepan. Press crushed peppercorns evenly over both sides of each steak. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat until almost smoking.
2. Add steaks to skillet. Cook for 3 min. per side for med. Remove steaks to a serving platter; keep warm. Drain fat from skillet. Add 2 tsp butter and green onions to skillet.
3. Saute green onions over med. heat until tender, about 4 min. Add broth. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir whipping cream into skillet. Simmer, stirring continually, with a wire whisk for 1 min. Add remaining butter, whisk until melted. Pour sauce over steaks and serve.