Description
A rich and flavorful beef fillet dish with a creamy cognac sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef fillet
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 100ml cognac
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef fillet with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté shallot and garlic until soft.
- Pour in cognac and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and mustard, then cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return the beef to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Let the beef rest before slicing for juicier results.
- Adjust cognac quantity for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: beef fillet, cognac sauce, creamy, French cuisine