Peppered Skirt Steak Brandy Mushroom Sauce Over Baguettes Recipes

STEAK WITH A RICH MUSHROOM AND BRANDY SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large heavy-based pan over a low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 to 3 mins.
• Increase the heat to high and stir in the garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 2 to 3 mins. Remove from the pan and wipe pan clean with kitchen paper.
• Return the pan to a high heat. Season the steaks, then oil them lightly. Fry for 3 mins on each side for rare, or 4 min for well done. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add the cooked mushrooms, brandy and stock to the pan and simmer for 2 mins. Stir in the double cream and parsley and bring to the boil. Season to taste, then spoon over the steaks.

BRANDY & CREAM MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan over moderate heat and add the garlic, spring onions and the mushrooms.
• Cook until mushrooms are golden brown.
• Add the brandy and cream and bring to boil.
• Turn down heat and simmer for 5minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Serve poured over steak, chicken or pork.
• Enjoy.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOM-CREAM PAN SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Season steak all over with salt and pepper. In 2 large stainless steel or cast iron skillets, heat 2 tablespoons oil in each over high heat until lightly smoking. Divide steaks between skillets and sear, turning frequently, until well browned on both sides and an instant-read thermometer registers 120 to 125°F for medium-rare, about 7 minutes. Transfer steaks to a plate and keep warm.
• Divide remaining 2 tablespoons oil between the skillets and heat until shimmering. Add half the mushrooms to each skillet and cook, stirring frequently and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until mushrooms have released their liquid and it has cooked off, about 6 minutes. Add half the shallots, garlic, and thyme to each skillet and continue cooking, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and shallots are softened and lightly golden, about 7 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add half the wine to each skillet and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Scrape the contents of 1 skillet into the other and continue cooking until wine has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Add stock and reduce by half, about 4 minutes. Add cream, bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until lightly reduced and the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
• Return steaks to skillet, bathe with sauce to rewarm and serve right away.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak dried mushrooms in hot water 15 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms thoroughly. Strain soaking liquid through coffee filter or paper towel.
• Meanwhile, let steaks warm at room temperature 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add steaks and saute, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Remove to serving platter and cover loosely.
• Pour off all but thin layer of fat from skillet. Heat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring constantly, just until wilted, about 30 seconds. Stir in both dried and fresh mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and mushroom-soaking liquid. Boil until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cream and any meat juices on plates. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve hot.

PEPPER STEAK WITH BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• In cup, mix peppercorns and salt.
• Rub mixture all over steaks.
• In nonstick 12" skillet, melt margarine with oil over medium high heat.
• Add steaks and cook 14 to 16 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning steaks over once.
• Transfer steaks to 4 dinner plates;keep warm.
• Add wine and brandy to skillet.
• Heat to boiling, stirring until browned bits are loosened from bottom of skillet.
• Add cream and boil about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
• Stir in chopped chives.
• Pour over steaks.
• Garnish with chives.
• **You can use any tenderloin steaks--I've used this recipe with venison tenderloins and it was just as good**.

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH BRANDIED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 1 T of the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season steaks with 1 t of the salt and 1/4 t of the pepper.
• Place steaks in the hot pan and cook, turning to brown both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Remove steaks and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• In same skillet, add the remaining 1 T oil.
• Add mushrooms and cook, stirring for 10-15 minutes, until mushrooms are golden and soft.
• Add thyme, 1/4 t salt and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon; place in a bowl.
• In same skillet, add brandy and cook until brandy is almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
• Add cream and cook 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
• Return mushrooms and their juices to the pan and simmer for 2 more minutes.
• Season with the remaining 1/4 t salt and 1/4 t pepper.
• Serve with steak.

PEPPERED SKIRT STEAK, BRANDY MUSHROOM SAUCE OVER BAGUETTES

Steps:

• Steak -- Rub a little olive oil on the steak and season well on both sides with the peppercorns and salt. Now, I prefer using my indoor grill pan, to get some nice grill marks, but you could use an outdoor grill, or even a large saute pan, but you may have to cut the steaks in 2 pieces to get them to fit in a pan. You can even broil it, but I don't like the outcome as well. Cook to medium rare, for me (but cook it how you like it), and remember it will continue to cook after removing from the heat. About 5-7 minutes on the first side not quite as long on the second side (it depends on the thickness of your steak). Remove and cover with foil to let it rest.
• Sauce -- In a small pot, melt the butter and saute the shallot and mushrooms until lightly tender. Add in the brandy (you can ignite it if you want or you do not have to). If you ignite it, please remember to remove from the heat before doing so. If you ignite it, please let it burn off a few seconds, and then add in the broth and simmer about 4 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. This is the perfect time as the steak is resting.
• Bread -- Just brush or drizzle olive oil over the slices of bread and lightly toast on each side.
• Finish the Sauce -- After most of the liquid has reduced, add in the cream and bring to medium heat. Don't boil! Just heat up the cream.
• Steak -- Slice AGAINST the grain to ensure a tender steak.
• Serve -- Just plate a couple of toasted baguettes on each plate and top with sliced steak. Top that with the creamy mushroom brandy sauce and chopped scallions as a garnish. ENJOY!