Filet Mignon in a Brandy Dijon Sauce

"Filet mignon is my favorite steak so I have collected several recipes over the years. This sounds easy but it does call for "igniting" the brandy! Please use care!"
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in a heavy large skillet over medium/high heat.
  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; sear 2 minutes per side.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook to desired doness, about 1 minute longer per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer steaks to a platter and cover.
  • Wipe out skillet and add 2 tablespoons butter and melt over medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute and remove skillet from heat; cool for 1 minute.
  • Add brandy. Ignite with a match and when flame subsides, add broth.
  • Boil over high heat until syrupy, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk in mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste and spoon over steaks.
  • Garnish with chives and enjoy.

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