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Flambéed Brandy Steak with Mushroom Sauce

A dazzling dinner that showcases tender steaks paired with a rich mushroom sauce, enhanced by the flambé technique.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Steak Preparation
  • 2 pieces juicy steaks (sirloin or ribeye)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Mushroom Sauce
  • 1 cup mushrooms (cremini or button, sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon for searing steaks, 1 for mushroom sauce
  • ½ cup brandy Use quality brandy for best flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste chopped parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season both sides of your steaks generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit while you prepare the rest.
Cooking Steaks
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted, place the steaks into the pan.
  2. Sear each side until cooked to your desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Resting
  1. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.
Making the Mushroom Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Carefully pour in the brandy and ignite it using a long lighter or match, standing back as the flames flare up.
  3. Once the flames subside, stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up tasty bits.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serving
  1. Slice the rested steaks and top them with the mushroom sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

Have everything ready before flambéing. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of beef broth to loosen it.