Shelly's Recipe

STEAKS WITH CARAMEL-BRANDY SAUCE

Category: Steaks - Beef

4 (6-oz) beef tenderloin filets
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 tbsp butter, divided
3 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
Garnish: fresh chives

Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and pepper.

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks, and cook 3 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from skillet, and keep warm.

Add brandy to skillet, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and sugar, cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and browns.

Remove skillet from heat, whisk in cream until blended. Return to heat, and bring to a boil, cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Serve immediately over steaks. Garnish, if desired. Serves 4