Beef Steak Diane
Beef Steak Diane is a classic dish that elevates any dining experience with its tender beef and luxurious sauce made from brandy and mushrooms. This recipe is perfect for both special occasions and cozy family dinners, delivering an unforgettable meal that tantalizes your taste buds with rich flavors and creamy textures. Impress your guests with this simple yet sophisticated dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Beef Tenderloin Steaks (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced, preferably cremini or button)
- 1/4 cup Brandy
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping shallots and slicing mushrooms.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter, and season steaks with salt and pepper. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and mushrooms in additional butter until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze the pan with brandy, scraping up any browned bits, then add heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Return the steaks to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve on plates with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For a more robust flavor, consider deglazing with red wine instead of brandy. Customize your sauce by adding Dijon mustard or using different mushrooms like shiitake for added depth.