Thinly sliced and deliciously seasoned round steaks smothered with a creamy cognac sauce.
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
FOR THE ROUND STEAKS
1tablespoonvegetable or canola oil
4garlic cloves,smashed
1teaspoonItalian Seasoning,(you can also use just dried basil, or dried oregano, etc...)
1 1/2poundsbottom round steaks,thinly sliced to about 1/4-inch, cut against the grain (you can buy them already sliced, and they're located in the steaks/beef section at the supermarket.)
coarse salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoondried oregano
2teaspoonspaprika
1tablespoonbutter,divided
FOR THE COGNAC SAUCE
1/4cuplow sodium beef broth
1/3cupcognac
3/4cupheavy cream
Instructions
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, use the heaviest skillet that you do have.
Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
In the meantime, prepare the steaks by seasoning them with coarse salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, and paprika. Rub in the seasoning with your fingers.
Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet and stir in the Italian seasoning and smashed garlic.
Add steaks to the skillet and sear the steaks in batches for about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Use remaining butter only if needed to finish cooking the second batch of the steaks.
Transfer steaks to a plate and keep covered. Discard garlic, but don't discard the pan juices.
Return skillet to the stove and set over medium heat; carefully stir in beef broth and cognac and scrape up all the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to reduce the liquid by half.
Whisk in heavy cream; continue to whisk until completely incorporated.
Cook for 3 minutes, or until sauce is thickened and creamy.
Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Return steaks back to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over the steaks.
Serve.
Notes
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.