Sauteed Steak With Port Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 8 oz - 1/2-3/4" strip loin beef steaks (250g, - 1-2cm)
• 1 1/2 tsp peppercorns (coarsely cracked, 7 mL)
• 1 tbsp butter (15 mL)
• 2 tbsp shallots (minced 25 mL)
• 1 pkg crimini mushrooms (pre-sliced, fresh, 227 g)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 mL)
• 1/3 cup chicken broth (or beef, 75 mL)
• 3/4 cup Port wine (175 mL)
• 3/4 cup whipping cream (175 mL, 35%)
• 2 tbsp parsley (minced, fresh, 25 mL, optional)