FILET MIGNONS WITH COGNAC-CREAM SAUCE

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DH and I had this recipe for dinner last night and loved the spicy cream sauce for our filets. I am posting the recipe as it appears in the Williams-Sonoma "Steak and Chop" book; however, DH and I grilled our steak on the BBQ and DH added a bit of steak fat that he chopped off of the filet to the pan on the stovetop for the cream sauce.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 filet mignon steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced
2 tablespoons cognac
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
cayenne pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To make the rub, in a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, mustard, rosemary, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub all over the meat, reserving 1 Tb. Let the steaks stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature, if necessary, before cooking.
  • In a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the steaks and cook to the desired doneness, turning once, 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the steaks to a platter and let rest, tented loosely with aluminum foil, while you make the pan sauce.
  • To make the sauce, in the same frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the shallot and parsley and saute until the shallot is softened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and add the Cognac.
  • Briefly return to the heat to warm; then remove from the heat again to ignite the Cognac using a long kitchen match, making sure the overhead fan is off and averting your eyes. Keep a lid handly in case the flame should flare up.
  • When the flame has burned out, return the pan to high heat and whisk in the mustard, tomato paste, reserved 1 Tb rub, and beef stock.
  • Cook, whisking often, to reduce the sauce by half, 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cream and cayenne to taste.
  • Add any accumulated juices from the steaks. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • To serve, spoon a generous amount of sauce over the steaks and serve at once. Pass any extra sauce at the table.

Ali Ndegwa
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The steak was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


chris sager
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this dish. The cognac cream sauce was so rich and flavorful, it made the steak taste amazing.


Md Ranaboos
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This recipe is a winner! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Youssef Elsagher
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. This is my go-to recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Jamiu Ogundele
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This dish is amazing! The steak is so tender and the sauce is so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sheikh As Sabiur
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I love this recipe! The cognac cream sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the steak is cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


S raj Raj
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Deepika Gurung
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Laxmi Gaihre
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The steak was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nantale Jannat
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this dish. The cognac cream sauce was so rich and flavorful, it made the steak taste amazing.


Michael Wayne
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This recipe is a winner! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hus Jdu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. This is my go-to recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Haris Shahin
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This dish is amazing! The steak is so tender and the sauce is so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hashim Siddique
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I love this recipe! The cognac cream sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the steak is cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Ahmed Awad
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Kevinique Fraser
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yvonne Gulmatico
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The cognac cream sauce is what really makes this dish. It's so rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tender filet mignon. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ria Mohammed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


BAD PEOPLE
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cognac cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the filet mignons were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.