Steak and Peppers

4 Beef tenderloin steaks, cut

1" thick (about 4 oz. each)

1 tb Light sesame oil,divided

3 ts Peppercorns,coarsely crushed

1 tb Butter

2 md Green bell peppers, cut into

1/4" thick julienne strips

1 Medium red and yellow bell

Pepper, cut into 1/4" Thick julienne strips 6 Green onions, cut into 1/2"

Pieces 1/4 c Soy sauce

1 1/2 ts Cornstarch

1/4 c Balsamic vinegar

1/4 c Apple juice

1/4 c Tomato juice

6 Drops hot pepper sauce

Press beef tenderloin steaks with palm of hand,flattening to 3/4" thickness.Brush both sides of steaks with 1 tsp. oil; press pepper into both sides.Place remaining oil and butter in 11 3/4 x 7 1/2" microwave safe baking dish;microwave on high 1

minute or until butter is melted.Add peppers and green onions, stirring to coat with oil mixture.Microwave on high 4 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender,stirring once;reserve.Combine soy sauce and cornstarch in 4 cup microwave safe glass measure; stir in balsamic vinegar,apple juice,tomato juice and hot pepper sauce.Microwave on high 2 minutes or until mixture boils;stir. Continue cooking on high 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened;stirring once.Preheat browning dish on high 6 to 8 minutes.Meanwhile,stir cooked sauce into reserved peppers set aside.Press steaks down firmly on browning dish.Microwave, uncovered,on high 2 minutes.Turn steaks and continue cooking on high 1 to 2 minutes longer or until desired doneness.If necessary,reheat pepper mixture on high 1 to 2 minutes or until hot.Remove peppers to serving platter with slotted spoon;top with steaks.Serve steaks and peppers with remaining sauce. Makes 4 servings. -----