Beef Fillets With Cognac-Onion Sauce Recipe

Name: Beef Fillets With Cognac-Onion Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6- to 8-ounce) beef fillets; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 small yellow onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 6 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup cognac*; 1/4 cup beef broth; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 (6- to 8-ounce) beef fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 small yellow onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 bunch green onions, chopped
6 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup cognac*
1/4 cup beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Sprinkle beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brown fillets in hot oil in an ovenproof or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side. Remove fillets, reserving drippings in skillet.
2
Melt butter in drippings over medium-high heat. Add yellow and red onion rings, and saute 5 minutes.
3
Add green onions, shallots, and garlic, and saute 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in cognac and broth; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until liquid evaporates (about 5 minutes). Place fillets on top of onion mixture in skillet. Cover with aluminum foil.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 135u00b0 (medium rare).
5
Remove fillets from skillet, reserving onion mixture in skillet; cover fillets loosely, and let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
6
Cook onion mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fillets.
7
*1/4 cup red wine or beef broth may be substituted for cognac.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6- to 8-ounce) beef fillets, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Beef Fillets With Cognac-Onion Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Fillets With Cognac-Onion Sauce

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