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steak diane

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

This is such a classy dish! With a rich, creamy and flavorful sauce, it's a delicious way to enjoy filet mignon.

(1 rating)
yield 2 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For steak diane

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    clarified butter
  • 2 lg
    filet mignon (about 4 to 6 ounces each)
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 c
    shallots, minced
  • 4 oz
    oyster or shiitake mushrooms, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 c
    cognac (substitute brandy)
  • 1/2 c
    demi-glace
  • 1/4 c
    35% heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    chives, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped

How To Make steak diane

  • 1
    Pat dry the filets with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • 2
    In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter. When hot, add steaks and cook until browned turning only once, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  • 3
    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add garlic and shallots; sauté for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper; stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Pour in Cognac, wait 2 seconds and then ignite; cook until the flame dies down. Add demi-glace, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; stir well and cook for 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Return the filet mignon to the skillet including the juices accumulated while resting and spoon mushroom sauce over to warm them up. After about 1 ½ minutes, transfer the steak to warm serving plates while finishing the sauce.
  • 6
    Add chives and parsley to the sauce; stir quickly and then pour sauce over steaks. Serves 2
  • 7
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/SA2rjeaZUNM
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