New Year's Eve tenderloin with cognac and shallots
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* PLUS Cooking time: 12 minutes, Broiling Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients
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2 tbsp
vegetable oil
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2 150-g
filets mignons
, about 1-in. thick
-
fresh-ground black
pepper
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2 tbsp
cognac
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3
large
shallots
, very finely chopped
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1 tsp
crushed white
peppercorns
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1/2 cup
dry
red wine
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1/4 cup
beef stock
, or diluted broth
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125 g
goat cheese
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sprinkling
sliced
chives
, optional
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Then, heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan set over medium heat. Sprinkle pepper over both sides of filets. To seal in juices, wait until pan is very hot before adding filets. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to low. Remove pan from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Return pan to heat and add cognac, shallots and peppercorns. Stir well, gently scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Pour in wine and beef stock. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Add any juices that have accumulated on meat platter. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to about 1/2 cup (125 mL).
- Place a piece of chèvre on each filet and place filets on a baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from heat for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Place on a plate and pour sauce around steaks. Sprinkle cheese with chives. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if you wish.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 556,
- Protein
- 38.3 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 4 g,
- Fat
- 34.5 g,
Executive chef Nigel Didcock of the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto created this romantic recipe for two.
