Welsh Beef Sirloin Steak with Peppered Beans & Brandy Sauce - Douglas Willis

Ingredients

• 2 Welsh sirloin steaks, trimmed of the outer layer of fat
• 2 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp white peppercorns
• 75g unsalted butter
• 2 glugs of high-quality Cognac
• A pinch of salt
• 5-6 non-floury potatoes, such as Charlotte
• 1 litre sunflower or vegetable oil
• 2 handfuls fine green beans, topped and tailed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper