Coarsely crack peppercorns. Sprinkle both sides of steak with crushed
peppercorns, pressing in firmly with fingers. Let steak stand at room
temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat a 6 1/2-inch microwave browning dish
on 100% power for 3 minutes. Add the cooking oil to the browning dish.
Swirl to coat dish. Place the steak in the browning dish. Micro-cook,
covered, on 100% power for 1 minute. Turn steak and micro-cook, covered,
on 100% power about 30 seconds more or until done. Remove steak to a warm
plate. Stir brandy and bouillon granules into liquid in browning dish.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 20 to 30 seconds or till boiling.
Pour over steak and serve.