Steak With A Rich Mushroom And Brandy Sauce Food

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH BRANDIED MUSHROOMS AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until smoking. Sprinkle the steaks all over with salt and pepper. Put the steaks in the pan and cook, turning to brown all sides completely, until medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes depending on how thick the steaks are. Remove the steaks to a platter with tongs and cover loosely with a tent of aluminum foil to keep the meat warm while you make the sauce.
• Put the saute pan back over medium-high heat and add 1/4 cup olive oil. When the oil is smoking, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Then add the thyme and garlic, and season well with salt and pepper. Toss a few more times to cook the garlic, then dump the mushrooms out onto a platter. Take the pan off the heat, add the brandy, and cook until almost evaporated. Add the cream and cook that down 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by about one-half and thickened. Return the mushrooms to the pan with whatever juices have collected on the platter and simmer the whole thing another 2 minutes until thickened again. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak thin against the grain. Taste the sauce for salt and pepper and serve.

BRANDY & CREAM MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan over moderate heat and add the garlic, spring onions and the mushrooms.
• Cook until mushrooms are golden brown.
• Add the brandy and cream and bring to boil.
• Turn down heat and simmer for 5minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Serve poured over steak, chicken or pork.
• Enjoy.

RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH MUSHROOMS, BRANDY AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place steaks in shallow dish. Drizzle with oil; rub oil all over steaks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are just tender, about 4 minutes.
• Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to skillet; fry until cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Using tongs, transfer steaks to plates; tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add broth, then brandy and minced rosemary to same large skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add mushroom mixture. Boil until liquid is thick enough to coat spoon lightly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup cheese; stir just until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauce over steaks. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

JIM'S EASY MUSHROOM SAUCE FOR STEAK

Steps:

• Saute mushrooms in butter and oil for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add red wine and simmer for a few minutes.
• Add beef broth and simmer to reduce a bit, about 5 minutes.
• Combine flour and cold water and whisk until smooth. Stir into the mushrooms until well blended.
• Season to taste and simmer for about 1 minute, until thickened. If too thick, add a bit more broth.
• Add parsley.