Steaks With Caramel Brandy Sauce Food

FILET MIGNON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Halve filet crosswise and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil over moderate heat in a small heavy skillet until hot but not smoking, then cook filets 2 to 3 minutes on each side for rare. Let stand on a cutting board, tented loosely with foil, 5 minutes. While filets are standing, deglaze skillet with Cognac over moderate heat, scraping up brown bits. Add broth and water and boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard, butter, any meat juices from cutting board, and salt and pepper to taste. Thinly slice filets and serve with sauce.

STEAKS WITH CARAMEL - BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks evenly with the salt and pepper.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add steaks, and cook 3 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from skillet; keep warm while preparing the sauce.
• Add brandy to skillet, stirring to loosen residue from bottom of the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and browns.
• Remove skillet from heat; whisk in cream until blended. Return to heat, and bring to boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Serve immediately over steaks. Garnish with chives, if desired.

ANYTHING BRANDY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 1 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green onion and saute' until tender, about 1-2 minutes. If desired, add mushrooms and saute' 1 more minute.
• Stir in broth and brandy. Cook about 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced (should coat back of spoon).
• Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve over just about anything.

BRANDY-CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring whipping cream to a light boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stirring occasionally. Add sugar and cook; stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, brandy, and vanilla. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator. To reheat, let stand to room temperature for 30 minutes. Place mixture in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds.

STEAK FILLET WITH TARRAGON CREAM BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Add sliced onion to a small pan with a little olive oil and cook until onion is soft and browned, can either be kept warm on stove or reheated in a microwave later.
• Sauce.
• Add brandy, beef stock and mustard to a pan bring to the boil, whisk to blend mustard.
• Add garlic and both creams, mix a little water with cornflour, add to sauce stir until mixture boils and thickens, turn down heat.
• Add pepper, tarragon and juice stir to combine, keep sauce warm on a low heat, on the stove, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin forming over the top.
• Steaks.
• Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, BBQ, Grill or pan fry until browned and cooked as desired.
• I like mine medium rare so when I have thick steaks like these, I sear each side for 2 minutes and then place in the oven for 15 minutes at 180°C.
• To Serve: Top each steak with some onion, pour sauce over and serve with whatever veg and starch you want. I served mine with creamed spinach.

VENISON STEAKS W/ CREAMY PEPPER & BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in large saute pan over med-high heat.
• Salt and pepper each side of steaks and add to pan. Venison at it's best should be served at med-rare. Quickly sear each side of steaks, just about 2 minute per side.
• Remove steaks and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Turn heat down to med. and add shallots and ground pepper to pan and saute.
• Add brandy to pan and de-glaze. Cook for a minute or so to slightly thicken.
• Add wine and beef stock and turn heat back up to med-high. Let simmer for 3-4 minute then add sour cream. Let this mixture cook until it reaches a nice, thick consistency.
• Add steaks back to pan and cook 2 minute.
• Serve and enjoy!