CHATEAUBRIAND WITH COGNAC SAUCE

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Posted in response to a request. From "Aces", one of the Best of Bridge series of cookbooks. This recipe is easily cut in half for a small dinner party.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (2 -2 1/2 lb) beef tenderloin steaks, 2-1/2 lbs each (1.25 kg each)
5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely slivered
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine
4 medium shallots, minced
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup real butter, cut into 8 pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut 3/4-inch deep slits in meat; insert garlic slivers into slits.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.
  • In large skillet, heat oil and brown meat on all sides.
  • Place meat on a rack in roasting pan; set skillet aside.
  • Roast meat to desired doneness, about 40 minutes for medium-rare.
  • To make sauce, melt 1-1/2 tbsp butter or margarine in reserved skillet; add shallots and sauté until softened.
  • Stir in stock, scraping up brown bits.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half.
  • Add cognac and boil one minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in mustard, then butter, one piece at a time.
  • Cook just until butter is melted.
  • Stir in parsley and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Carve meat into 1/2-inch slices and spoon sauce over; serve immediately with a variety of fresh garden vegetables and a good red wine.

Della Knighten
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This recipe is a keeper.


youssef games
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I can't wait to make this again!


Aashis Sardar
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This was the best chateaubriand I've ever had.


Silver Bird
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef.


Tosja
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also not too difficult to make.


Antonnette Magowe
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cognac, but I'm glad I did. The sauce was delicious and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Babanou mohamed
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The cognac sauce is what really makes this dish special. It's so easy to make, but it adds so much flavor.


Alfred Ramabaka
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Muneeb ur Rehamn Mughal
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The cognac sauce is so flavorful and really elevates the beef.


Waheed ali Siyal
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This was an amazing recipe! The chateaubriand was cooked to perfection and the cognac sauce was divine. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a meal fit for a king.


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