What's for Dinner?

This is a fast and easy recipe. The meat is almost fork tender. Makes 2 servings.

INGREDIENTS
12 black peppercorns, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons tamari
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch salt
10 ounces beef filet
2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS
In a small, nonporous bowl, combine the peppercorns, tamari, garlic, sugar and salt. Add the beef filet and coat well on all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Place the beef filet in the pan and saute for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).