Steak Diane - Easy and Insanely Delicious Retro Steak Recipe

beef steak

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork steak

Lean cuts are lower in fat; pork steak is often less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories; milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Prepare the ingredients and have everything prepped before starting.

Cut the beef fillets into medallions and pound them to about 3/4 inch thick.

Season the medallions with salt and black pepper.

Heat avocado oil in a stainless steel pan over medium-high heat.

Sear the medallions for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned and rare.

Remove the medallions from the pan and set aside.

Add crimini mushrooms to the pan and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until browned.

Add minced shallot and butter to the pan, cooking for about 2 minutes until softened.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute.

Add cognac to the pan and optionally flambé, then let it cook until mostly evaporated.

Stir in low sodium beef stock and heavy cream, simmering until thickened for about 3 minutes.

Return the medallions to the pan to warm through, basting with the sauce.

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