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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (548g)

Recipe makes 2 servings

Calories 658
Calories from Fat 511 (77%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 56.8g 87%
Saturated Fat 27.8g 139%
Monounsaturated Fat 20.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 263mg 10%
Potassium 621mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 7.9g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 29.3g 58%

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Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce

Recipe #60362 | 33 min | 25 min prep | add private note
Normaone

By: Normaone
Apr 21, 2003

This is another yummy and easy steak recipe. It can be easily doubled or tripled making it perfect for company.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

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.

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From: BakinBaby

On Jun 9, 2008

Oh La La!! I had to do a little remodeling, out of shallots wo I used valdalia onions. Since I had left over flat iron steak, we used this sauce as a topper. It was delish. We'll certainly keep this sauce in mind next time we have steak.

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  • From: ex-NYU 2L

    On Feb 16, 2008

    This was the centerpiece of one of the best meals I've made. I loved this recipe. I used bourbon instead of cognac (because I thought it might be sweeter). I didn't end up using cornstarch and I am glad I didn't. The sauce, while less like a gravy, seeped into the steak and made for wonderful flavor. Also, my butcher was out of tenderloin, so I actually bought a thick steak for two. It was nice for Valentine's Day but I had to put it in the oven for ten minutes before putting it on the skillet - - and it came out wonderfully. Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!!!

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  • From: Kats' Meow

    On Jan 13, 2007

    My husband made this for our anniversary dinner on New Year's Eve, it was absolutely divine! Thank's for a keeper.

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    From: hepcat

    On Jan 15, 2005

    This dish was DELICIOUS. Very simple to make and the taste was just fabulous. The sauce has a great taste but really lets the flavor of the meat shine through. Don't substitue for a lesser cut of meat! The only slight markdown I could give this recipe would be for the thinness of the sauce, but it really didn't matter much, I just prefer a thicker sauce. Next time I am going to try a little corn starch to see if it can be thickened up a bit. I also used a very good cognac, and am curious to see what it would be like with a cheaper choice, which is what I'll try next time to compare. I will absolutely make this meal again and again. Thanks, Normaone, for sharing this great recipe!

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