Beef Tenderloin Casanova

Ingredients

• 24 ounces beef tenderloin steaks
• 1/4 cup madeira wine
• 4 ounces smooth pate, good quality but not country style
• 1/4 cup cognac

Directions

1. 1

   Season the steaks and cook until almost to your liking but not quite there.

2. 2

   While the steaks are cooking, in a medium fry pan combine and heat the madeira and the pate until smooth and warm.

3. 3

   When the steaks are cooked to your liking, place them in the same frying pan and turn them to coat. Continue to heat for a minute and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Slightly warm the cognac and add to the pan. Carefully flame the cognac, stir into the madeira mixture and spoon the mixture over the steaks.

5. 5

   After the flames have been extinguished, plate the steaks and spoon the sauce over them.

6. 6

   Serve.