beef medallions with cognac sauce

8 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Sep 22, 2015

Serve with Cabernet Sauvignon. From Bon Appetit, Feb 1999

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
  • 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup low-salt chicken broth, canned
  • 1/2 cup beef broth, canned
  • 1/2 cup cognac or brandy
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 4-5-oz - beef tenderloin steaks (each about 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 saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute. 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 2
    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. Add sauce to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    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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