beef medallions with cognac sauce

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Oct 26, 2016

Sounds really good. From Bon Appetit, February 1999.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup cognac
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 5-oz - beef tenderloin steaks, 1-inch thick
  • - fresh chives

How To Make beef medallions with cognac sauce

  • Step 1
    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken broth, beef broth and Cognac. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Add cream. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer steaks to plates.
  • Step 4
    Add sauce to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    Slice steaks; fan slices on plates. Top with sauce and garnish with chives.

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Category: Beef
Culture: French
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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