CHEF JOHN'S STEAK DIANE
Steak Diane was a staple on menus in fine dining establishments back in the day. Prepared tableside where the server ignited the cognac, it was an impressive sight. You don't need to flame the cognac; just keeping it on the heat will eventually evaporate the alcohol. But be careful--it can still flare up if the heat's high enough when you're reducing the sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season steaks generously on both sides with salt. Allow steaks to come to room temperature while you make the sauce.
- Stir together demi-glace (see Cook's Note), mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over very high heat, swirling carefully to evenly cover surface. When oil reaches a smoking point, transfer steaks to oil; add a few chunks of butter. Sear meat on high heat until brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side; keep them on the rare side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a warm plate.
- Stir shallots into skillet; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; pour in Cognac. Carefully ignite with a fireplace lighter. When alcohol burns off and flames go out, return skillet to high heat and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, a few minutes to reduce slightly. Add demi-glace mixture, cream, and any accumulated juices from the steak. Cook on high heat just until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer steaks back to pan and reduce heat to low. Gently simmer until meat is heated through and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Transfer to hot plates and serve with a generous spoonful or two of sauce. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1050 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 247 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 71.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 2593.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
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Rose Ndungu
[email protected]I made this for my husband for our anniversary and he loved it! The steak was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Hajime Iwaizumi
[email protected]This was my first time making steak Diane and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out perfectly medium-rare.
Ella Proper
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich.
Rashiid Adem
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The steak is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.
Fifi Makhuvele
[email protected]I made this for my husband for our anniversary and he loved it! The steak was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Chakira Carlstrom
[email protected]This was my first time making steak Diane and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out perfectly medium-rare.
PRINCE APON
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich.
hossenshobuj khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The steak is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.
ML ASADUL
[email protected]I made this for my husband for our anniversary and he loved it! The steak was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
dennis mureithi
[email protected]This was my first time making steak Diane and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out perfectly medium-rare.
Lalita Giri
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich.
Okoth Fred
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The steak is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.
Himen Zimmerman
[email protected]I made this for my husband for our anniversary and he loved it! The steak was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Thatgirl Kay
[email protected]This was my first time making steak Diane and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out perfectly medium-rare.
HIRUT YILMA
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich.
Aanand Diwana
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The steak is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.
ROBLOX with Ems
[email protected]I made this for my husband for our anniversary and he loved it! The steak was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Murshad jahangir
[email protected]This was my first time making steak Diane and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the steak turned out perfectly medium-rare.
MADDY MAK
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the steak is always cooked perfectly.
Billy Brooks
[email protected]This was an amazing dish! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.