Steaks With Caramel - Brandy Sauce

Submitted by Watkinslady30

"from Southern Living 2003 Annual Cookbook. Posting it here for safekeeping"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
• fresh chives, for garnish

directions

1. Sprinkle steaks evenly with the salt and pepper.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add steaks, and cook 3 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from skillet; keep warm while preparing the sauce.
4. Add brandy to skillet, stirring to loosen residue from bottom of the skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and browns.
5. Remove skillet from heat; whisk in cream until blended. Return to heat, and bring to boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Serve immediately over steaks. Garnish with chives, if desired.