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Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce Recipe

Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1 tsp brown sugar , packed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup cognac or 1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 (5 oz) beef tenderloin steaks, about 1 inch thick
fresh chives

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
Add shallots and saute about 4 minutes, until tender.
Add brown sugar and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
Add the chicken and beef broth and the Cognac.
Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes.
Add cream.
The sauce can be made well in advance, covered and refrigerated or even frozen.
If frozen, thaw before proceeding.
Season steaks.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Add the steaks to the skillet and cook to desired doneness.
For medium rare, cook about 4 minutes per side.
Remove steaks from skillet and place on a plate, keep warm.
Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits left from the steaks.
Season.
Slice the steaks and fan the slices on plates.
Top with sauce and chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	383.84 Kcal (1607 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.55g	30%
Cholesterol	72.7mg	24%
Sodium	461.95mg	19%
Potassium	323.83mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.02g	2%
Sugars	3.15g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	2%
Protein	11.38g	23%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	39.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.5 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.14g	30%
Cholesterol	22.82mg	24%
Sodium	145.02mg	19%
Potassium	101.66mg	7%
Total Carbs	1.89g	2%
Sugars	0.99g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	2%
Protein	3.57g	23%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	12.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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