Anise seeds and fennel bulb lend an unusual but welcome flavor to juicy slices of sirloin for an extraordinary entree that you can savor all year round. Anise seeds are often called fennel seeds and fennel bulb is sometimes referred to as anise. Seeds can be found in the spice aisle, bulbs can be located in the produce section. Substitute onions for fennel bulb if necessary.

Serves 4

Ingredients for the steak:
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1 1/4 pound boneless sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
Pinch of salt or more to taste

Ingredients for the fennel:
1 pound fennel bulbs, stalks removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of a lemon
Pinch of salt or more to taste
Black pepper to taste

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