Ingredients

  • 4-6 1/2 inch slices of filet Mignon or tenderloin, cut from the large end (have the butcher do it)
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP minced shallots
  • 2 TBSP warmed Cognac
  • 1/2 TSP salt
  • 1/8 TSP pepper
  • 1 TBSP minced parsley
  • 1 TBSP minced chives
  • 2 TSP Worcester sauce
  • 2 TSP A-1 steak sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry Sherry
  • 1 TBSP dijon mustard

Method

  • Melt butter in large heavy skillet over moderate heat and saute shallots 3-4 minutes until pale golden; push to side of skillet. Raise heat to medium high, add steaks and brown about 1 minute per side (you only want to sear them). Turn heat to low; add cognac and flame. Transfer steaks to heated platter and keep warm.
  • Stir remaining ingredients into skillet drippings and heat, scraping up browned bits until slightly thickened. Pour in gathered juices from the steak (if any)and continue to boil until thickened.
  • Place steak slices on warmed plate and pour sauce over.