Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 beef t-bone steaks, 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup cognac
2/3 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
3 drops Tabasco sauce
3 drops lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 150 F.
Cook steaks in two batches using the following procedure. Heat half of oil in large frying pan. When hot, add meat and cook 4 to 5 minutes over high heat.
Turn meat over, season well and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes. Remove meat from pan and keep steaks hot in oven.
Add butter, mushrooms, shallots, and parsley to pan. Season well and cook 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat.
Pour in cognac and cook 3 minutes over high heat.
Add cream and Tabasco sauce. Cook 5 to 6 minutes on high heat. Mix in lemon juice and serve with steaks.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 25 min.