Black pepper and wine vinegar enrich these eight-minute steaks with bold aroma and flavor.

Black-Pepper Steak

1 pound cube steak
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

1. Cut steak into serving portions; sprinkle with pepper and salt. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak until brown, about 4 minutes each side. Remove to a warm platter, leaving drippings in skillet.
2. Return skillet to heat and add vinegar, water and sugar, stirring to mix well. Cook until almost boiling, then spoon sauce over steaks.

Makes 4 servings.