beef medallions with cognac sauce
Serve with Cabernet Sauvignon. From Bon Appetit, Feb 1999
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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
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Step 1Melt 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.)
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Step 2Sprinkle 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.
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Step 3Slice steaks; fan slices on plates. Top with sauce and garnish with chives.
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