Filet Mignon With Cognac Sauce

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Filet mignon is one of my favorite foods! this is just heavenly!

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Steps

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Trim fat from steaks.

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Place steaks in shallow dish.

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Pour 2 tablespoons of the cognac over steaks.

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Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes , turning once.

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Drain steaks , discarding cognac in dish.

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Sprinkle steaks with pepper.

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Place steaks on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals.

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Grill for 11-15 minutes for medium-rare or 14-18 minutes for medium , turning once.

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Meanwhile , for sauce: in small saucepan , cook mushrooms and shallot in hot butter for 3 - 4 minutes or until tender.

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Stir in beef broth and remaining cognac.

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Bring to boiling.

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Reduce heat.

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Boil gently , uncovered , for 5 minutes.

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In small bowl , stir together half-and-half , mustard , and flour.

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Stir into broth mixture.

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Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

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Cook and stir for 1 minute more.

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Serve sauce over steaks.

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Ingredients

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beef tenderloin steaks, cognac, ground black pepper, fresh mushrooms, shallot, butter, beef broth, fat-free half-and-half, dijon-style mustard, all-purpose flour