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Suggest a better description1. Trim fat from steaks. Place steaks in shallow dish. Pour 2 tablespoons of the cognac over steaks. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes, turning once. Drain steaks, discarding cognac in dish. Sprinkle steaks with pepper.
2. Place steaks on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 11-15 minutes for medium-rare or 14-18 minutes for medium, turning once.
3. I cooked mine in a pan as I added extra cognac and ignited the steaks. Then finished under the grill.
For Sauce
1. In small saucepan, cook mushrooms, garlic and shallot in hot butter for 3 - 4 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in beef broth and remaining cognac. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. In small bowl, stir together half-and-half, mustard, and flour. Stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
To Serve: I served mine over mash potatos, drizzled sauce over steak and then topped the steak with bacon wrapped asparagus.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (464g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 501 | ||
Calories from Fat: 304 (61%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 33.8g | 45 % | |
Saturated Fat 14.3g | 71 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 14g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.4g | ||
Cholesterol 116.6mg | 36 % | |
Sodium 1016.9mg | 35 % | |
Potassium 744.2mg | 20 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 4.5g | ||
Protein 36.6g | 52 % | |
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Calories per serving: 501
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