Drunken Beef

By á-174942

Ingredients

• GARNISH:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds beef tenderloin cut into 1" thick
• medallions
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups mixed wild mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced onions
• 1/2 cup Cognac
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup veal demi-glace
• Chopped chives
• Red bell pepper brunoise
• Creole seasoning

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a hot saute pan, add oil. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add to the oil. Brown the steak, about 2 minutes per side. Add the mushrooms and the onions. Season with salt and pepper.

Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cognac. Very carefully flambe the cognac. Allow the alcohol to burn off and then add the garlic and the demi-glace. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Garnish with chives, red pepper brunoise and Creole seasoning.

This recipe yields 4 servings.