Beef Medallions With Cognac Sauce

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan , melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat

2. 2

   Add shallots and saute about 4 minutes , until tender

3. 3

   Add brown sugar and cook , stirring , 1 minute more

4. 4

   Add the chicken and beef broth and the cognac

5. 5

   Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 / 2 cup , about 20 minutes

6. 6

   Add cream

7. 7

   The sauce can be made well in advance , covered and refrigerated or even frozen

8. 8

   If frozen , thaw before proceeding

9. 9

   Season steaks

10. 10

    Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat

11. 11

    Add the steaks to the skillet and cook to desired doneness

12. 12

    For medium rare , cook about 4 minutes per side

13. 13

    Remove steaks from skillet and place on a plate , keep warm

14. 14

    Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil , scraping up any brown bits left from the steaks

15. 15

    Season

16. 16

    Slice the steaks and fan the slices on plates

17. 17

    Top with sauce and chives