Instructions: 1. On waxed paper, mix pepper and salt; use to coat both sides of steaks.

Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add steaks and cook 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked as desired, turning once. Remove steaks to plate; keep warm.

2. Remove skillet from heat; add brandy and mustard. Return skillet to heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils; boil 30 seconds. Pour sauce onto 4 dinner plates; place steaks on top of sauce. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Notes: Perfect for company, this steak is out of the pan in ten minutes.

Suggeted side dishes: Herb-Roasted Potatoes and steamed fresh green and wax beans. Work Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes.

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