Steak Diane: The Ultimate Restaurant-Style Steak Sauce Recipe

Steak Diane: The Ultimate Restaurant-Style Steak Sauce Recipe

Quick Gourmet Steak Dinner | Serves 2-4

KEY INFO:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Dietary: Gluten-free adaptable, High-protein

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Heavy skillet or cast iron pan
• Tongs
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Optional: Meat mallet

INGREDIENTS:

Steak:

• 2-4 beef tenderloin medallions (4-8 oz each)
• Kosher salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp neutral oil

Sauce Components:

• 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
• 1/3 cup beef stock
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Garnish:

• Fresh chopped parsley
• Chives (optional)

PRO METHOD:

1. Prep the Steak
   • Pat steaks completely dry
   • Season generously with salt and pepper
   • Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes
2. Sear to Perfection
   • Heat skillet to medium-high
   • Add oil, wait until shimmering
   • Sear steaks 1.5-2 minutes per side
   • Remove and tent with foil
3. Mushroom Magic
   • Same hot pan, add mushrooms
   • Cook until golden brown (5-6 minutes)
   • Push to side of pan
4. Flavor Build
   • Add butter
   • Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant
   • Careful: Do not burn!
5. Dramatic Flambé (Optional)
   • Remove pan from heat
   • Pour cognac
   • Carefully ignite
   • Let flames subside naturally
6. Sauce Creation
   • Add stock, mustard, Worcestershire
   • Whisk in cream
   • Simmer and reduce 2-3 minutes
   • Watch for nape consistency
7. Final Touch
   • Return steaks to pan
   • Warm gently 1-2 minutes
   • Garnish with herbs

CRUCIAL TIPS:

• Use high-heat tolerant pan
• Don’t overcrowd pan
• Rest meat after cooking
• Sauce should coat back of spoon

TEMPERATURE GUIDE:

• Rare: 120-125°F
• Medium-Rare: 130-135°F
• Avoid beyond medium

WINE PAIRING:

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Malbec
• Robust red wines

STORAGE:

• Refrigerate within 2 hours
• Best consumed immediately
• Reheat gently to avoid splitting sauce

VARIATIONS:

• Swap beef for chicken
• Use crème fraîche instead of cream
• Omit mushrooms for classic version

COMMON MISTAKES:

• Overcooking steak
• Not reducing sauce
• Burning aromatics
• Overloading pan

Bon appétit! 🥩🔥