Chateaubriand With Cognac Sauce

Chateaubriand With Cognac Sauce


1. Cut 3/4-inch deep slits in meat; insert garlic slivers into slits.

2. Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.

3. In large skillet, heat oil and brown meat on all sides.

4. Place meat on a rack in roasting pan; set skillet aside.

5. Roast meat to desired doneness, about 40 minutes for medium-rare.

6. To make sauce, melt 1-1/2 tbsp butter or margarine in reserved skillet; add shallots and sauté until softened.

7. Stir in stock, scraping up brown bits.

8. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half.

9. Add cognac and boil one minute.

10. Reduce heat to low and whisk in mustard, then butter, one piece at a time.

11. Cook just until butter is melted.

12. Stir in parsley and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

13. Carve meat into 1/2-inch slices and spoon sauce over; serve immediately with a variety of fresh garden vegetables and a good red wine.

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