#cognaccream

Beef tenderloin steaks are cooked in this recipe and served with a rich and flavorful Cognac Dijon cream sauce. The sauce goes perfectly with the perfectly cooked, tender beef, making for an elegant and decadent dish that's great for a gourmet dinner at home or a special occasion.

Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin steaks 6 ounces each. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 shallots, minced. 1/4 cup Cognac. 1 cup heavy cream. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

Instructions: Season the beef tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside to rest. In the same skillet, add minced shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Carefully add Cognac to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Return the steaks to the skillet to warm through. Serve the steaks with the Cognac Dijon cream sauce drizzled over the top, garnished with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes