Filet Flambe Recipes

FILET FLAMBE'

Steps:

• Season the filets with salt& pepper.
• Grill to your liking.
• Meanwhile place pate and madeira in a nonstick skillet over low heat, mixing together with a fork until blended.
• When the filets are done roll around in the warm pate/madeira mixture.
• Briefly warm the cognac and pour over the filets.
• Carefully ignite, spooning the mixture over the filets until the flames have subsided.
• Serve, spooning the sauce over the filets.

FILLET OF BEEF FLAMBE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rub the fillet well with olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
• Place on a ell-oiled rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Roast at 400 degrees about 35 minutes or until it has achieved an internal temperature of 125 degrees.
• Brush with oil occasionally.
• When done, salt the roast and let it rest 10 minutes.
• Invite your guests to the kitchen "for the show.".
• Pour the warm Cognac over the roast and ignite with a long handled match.
• Add a little butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with the pan juices.
• Broiled tomatoes and watercress make nice accompaniments.
• Serve with a good Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Don't skimp -- this recipe deserves a quality wine!

BEEF STROGANOFF FLAMBE STYLE

Steps:

• In a deep frying pan/skillet, on a medium heat, add the butter and oil. Add the shallots and fry until softened.
• Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
• Turn the heat up to the highest.
• Add the beef and cook until opaque.
• Add the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the brandy, let it warm through for about 20 seconds, then set a light to it and allow the flames to subside on their own.
• When the flames have gone out completely, add the mustards and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the soured cream and parsley and season with salt and pepper to your taste.

PEPPERED STEAK WITH BRANDY FLAMBE

Steps:

• Steaks should have been out of refrigeration for at least 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle bottom of a large heavy weight skillet with the salt and preheat using high heat.
• Press the steaks into the crushed peppercorns and work it into both sides of the meat with the palm of your hand.
• When skillet is well heated, add the steaks and quickly brown each side, uncovered.
• Reduce heat to medium, turning steaks once and cooking to the desired degree of rareness (6-7 minutes per side for a medium to rare 1 1/2 inch thick filet).
• In a separate pan combine and heat the butter, lemon juice and worcestershire.
• Place cooked steaks on serving platter, pour heated butter mixture over steaks and flambe.
• To flambe: Use 1 ounce of hot (not boiling but hot) brandy per steak.
• Pour brandy over steak, light a match, and let the liquor burn out on its own.
• Serve immediately.