Embark on a culinary journey to savor the exquisite flavors of filet mignon enveloped in a rich and aromatic cognac sauce. Indulge in the art of preparing this classic dish, where tender cuts of beef are seared to perfection and bathed in a luxurious sauce infused with the warmth of cognac and the depth of savory ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a memorable dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
FILET MIGNONS WITH COGNAC-CREAM SAUCE
DH and I had this recipe for dinner last night and loved the spicy cream sauce for our filets. I am posting the recipe as it appears in the Williams-Sonoma "Steak and Chop" book; however, DH and I grilled our steak on the BBQ and DH added a bit of steak fat that he chopped off of the filet to the pan on the stovetop for the cream sauce.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Steak
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the rub, in a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, mustard, rosemary, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub all over the meat, reserving 1 Tb. Let the steaks stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature, if necessary, before cooking.
- In a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the steaks and cook to the desired doneness, turning once, 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the steaks to a platter and let rest, tented loosely with aluminum foil, while you make the pan sauce.
- To make the sauce, in the same frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the shallot and parsley and saute until the shallot is softened, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the Cognac.
- Briefly return to the heat to warm; then remove from the heat again to ignite the Cognac using a long kitchen match, making sure the overhead fan is off and averting your eyes. Keep a lid handly in case the flame should flare up.
- When the flame has burned out, return the pan to high heat and whisk in the mustard, tomato paste, reserved 1 Tb rub, and beef stock.
- Cook, whisking often, to reduce the sauce by half, 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cream and cayenne to taste.
- Add any accumulated juices from the steaks. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- To serve, spoon a generous amount of sauce over the steaks and serve at once. Pass any extra sauce at the table.
PAN-SEARED FILET MIGNON WITH BRANDY OR COGNAC SAUCE
Make and share this Pan-Seared Filet Mignon With Brandy or Cognac Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Steak
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat skillet in medium high setting.
- Add olive oil and heat for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add the steaks and the garlic to the skillet and pan sear each side for about 3-4 minutes.
- Steaks will be medium rare (internal temperature of 140-145 degrees F.) when small drops of juice begin to ooze on the surface of the steaks.
- Transfer meat to a warm plate.
- Add the brandy or cognac to the pan and heat until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Discard the garlic and add the butter and stir until melted.
- Pour over filets and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.2
FILET MIGNON WITH PEPPERCORN-COGNAC-CREAM SAUCE
Originally I found his beautiful picture in a really old "Best of Cooking Light" magazine and made it according to the recipe one year as a holiday dinner for just my husband and I. I made it a few more times, evolving it, and it is pretty yummy....particularly good served with a creamy sour cream & chive mashed potato side dish.
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spread each side of the steaks with a thin layer of the mustard -- using about half of the mustard in the recipe. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to coat well.
- Heat oil and butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks. Cook about 5- minutes on each side or until at your desired doneness.
- Remove steaks from the pan and allow to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium and add shallots to the pan. Saute for about 1 minute. Add cognac and cook for about 30 seconds. Add broth, cream, and remaining mustard. Reduce heat and whisk continuously. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to your taste but remember that the steaks are heavily seasoned.
- Serve steaks with the sauce.
FILET MIGNON WITH COGNAC SAUCE
Make and share this Filet Mignon With Cognac Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jovigirl
Categories Steak
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim fat from steaks. Place steaks in shallow dish. Pour 2 tablespoons of the cognac over steaks. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes, turning once. Drain steaks, discarding cognac in dish. Sprinkle steaks with pepper.
- Place steaks on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 11-15 minutes for medium-rare or 14-18 minutes for medium, turning once.
- Meanwhile, for sauce: In small saucepan, cook mushrooms and shallot in hot butter for 3 - 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beef broth and remaining cognac. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes. In small bowl, stir together half-and-half, mustard, and flour. Stir into broth mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve sauce over steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 216.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 23.9
FILET MIGNON WITH MUSTARD AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Be sure your stove is well ventilated!
- Heat a large (10-inch) cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Pat the filets dry with paper towels and brush all over with the canola oil. Combine the fleur de sel and cracked pepper on a small plate and roll the filets on the top, bottom and sides in the seasoning, pressing lightly to coat. When the skillet is very hot, add the filets and sear evenly all over (top, bottom and sides) for about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the steaks from the skillet to a sheet pan (set the skillet aside) and place in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, until the steaks register 120 degrees F on a meat thermometer for medium rare. Remove from the oven, cover the sheet pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium (8-inch) saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until they release their juices. Stir in the sherry and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked through. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
- At the same time, add the olive oil to the cast-iron skillet (don¿t wipe it out), add the shallots and cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add the Cognac, stirring to deglaze the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, until the Cognac evaporates and the shallots are tender. Stir in the cream and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the two mustards and taste for seasonings.
- Remove the strings from the filets and place on a platter. Spoon the mustard sauce around the filets. Spoon the mushrooms on top of the filets and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.
BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH COGNAC SAUCE
Categories Beef Sauté Valentine's Day Low Carb Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Beef Tenderloin Brandy Cognac/Armagnac Winter Anniversary Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth, beef broth and Cognac. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Add cream. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Add sauce to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Slice steaks; fan slices on plates. Top with sauce and garnish with chives.
BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH MUSTARD-COGNAC SAUCE
Provided by Alfred Portale
Categories Garlic Mustard Sauté Rosemary Beef Tenderloin Cognac/Armagnac Thyme Shallot Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Sprinkle steaks on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add steaks and sear until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to skillet. Cook steaks to desired doneness, turning occasionally and basting with pan juices, about 12 minutes for medium-rare.
- Transfer steaks to small rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
- Pour contents of skillet into small bowl. Return 3 tablespoons drippings from bowl to same skillet and place over high heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Add Cognac and Port and stir 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits. Add broth and boil until sauce is reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Whisk in Dijon mustard, then remaining 3 tablespoons cold butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Arrange steaks on plates; whisk any accumulated juices from baking sheet into sauce. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.
FILET MIGNON WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE
This is from the Food Network. I changed it by adding a chipotle pepper to the sauce for a spicy, sweet, smokey flavor.
Provided by Jazz Lover
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 4 steaks, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season steaks with salt, pepper and garlic.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
- Sear the steaks in the hot oil for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steaks to a serving plate, tent with foil, and let stand.
- Using the same skillet, add the red wine, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Let wine boil until reduced by half.
- Add broth, blackberry preserves and chipolte pepper.
- Return to a boil and reduce by half. (The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.).
- Whisk in the butter.
- Season sauce with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drizzle sauce over the steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 190.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 0.7
FILET MIGNON WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE
An easy Filet Mignon recipe with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce
Categories Milk/Cream Beef Dairy Pepper Sauté Quick & Easy Steak Brandy Cognac/Armagnac Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil stock in small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Cook steaks to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plate (do not clean skillet).
- Add chopped shallots to same skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add reduced beef stock, 1 cup whipping cream, 3 tablespoons Cognac and green peppercorns. Boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality filet mignon steaks that are at least 1 inch thick.
- To ensure even cooking, bring the steaks to room temperature before searing.
- Sear the steaks in a hot skillet or grill until they are browned on all sides. This will help to lock in the juices and flavor.
- Reduce the heat and continue to cook the steaks until they reach your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steaks. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 135°F (57°C).
- While the steaks are cooking, make the cognac sauce. Simmer the shallots, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until they are softened. Add the cognac and flambé it. Stir in the beef broth and cream. Simmer the sauce until it has thickened.
- Once the steaks are cooked to your liking, remove them from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the steaks with the cognac sauce and your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, asparagus, or green beans.
Conclusion:
Filet mignon with cognac sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tender, juicy steaks are complemented perfectly by the rich, flavorful sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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