Steak Diane for Two Recipe

Name: Steak Diane for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 6-ounce beef fillets, cut from the tenderloin (filet mignon), preferably not too lean; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; Lemon juice to taste, optional; Chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 6-ounce beef fillets, cut from the tenderloin (filet mignon), preferably not too lean
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot or onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Lemon juice to taste, optional
Chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves for garnish

1
Flatten fillets a bit with the palm of your hand, the back of a skillet or a small mallet; they should be about 1 inch thick.
2
Sprinkle with salt and a lot of pepper.
3
In small skillet, preferably one just large enough to hold fillets, combine oil and tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
4
When butter foam melts, sear steaks on both sides, just until browned, no more than 2 minutes a side.
5
Remove to platter.
6
Wipe pan clean with towel; add remaining butter over medium heat, with shallot or onion.
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in mustard, Worcestershire and cream.
9
Add some salt and a fair amount of pepper.
10
Stir once or twice, then taste and adjust seasoning.
11
Keeping mixture at a steady simmer, return meat and accumulated juices to pan.
12
Cook, turning two or three times, until meat is done to your liking, just 1 or 2 minutes a side for medium-rare.
13
Remove to a plate, and add lemon juice, if using, salt and pepper to the sauce as needed.
14
Spoon sauce over meat, garnish with chives or parsley, and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 6-ounce beef fillets, cut from the tenderloin (filet mignon), preferably not too lean, Salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Steak Diane for Two falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Steak Diane for Two

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