*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Chef Nichol's Steak Diane

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    Beef tenderloin steak (4 to 6 oz ea)
   2       tb           Flour
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/8   ts           Black pepper
   4       tb           Butter
   1 1/2   tb           Dijon mustard
   2       tb           Worcestershire Sauce
   2       c            Mushrooms -- thinly sliced
   2       tb           Shallots or onion -- minced
     1/4   c            Brandy
     1/2   c            Beef boullion

  Pound steaks between 2 pieces of waxed paper until 1/4" thick.
  Dredge in flour mixed with salt and pepper. In large skillet melt
  1 tb butter. Add steaks; brown about 1 minute on each side; remove
  steaks to a platter. Spread both sides with mustard and sprinkle
  with 1 ts worcestershire sauce; set aside.

  In same skillet melt remaining butter. Add mushrooms and shallots;
  saute for 2 minutes. Add brandy and flame. Stir in boullion and
  remaining worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until hot.

  Return steaks to skillet and reheat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with
  parsley if desired.

  If wanted, substitute cubed or individual portions of beef round
  steaks, pounded.
 

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