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This recipe cooks the steaks to medium-rare doneness. Lower the temperature and increase cook time for more well-done steaks.

Recipe by Southern Living March 2003

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Recipe Summary

prep:
5 mins
cook:
10 mins
total:
15 mins
Yield:
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and pepper.

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  • Melt 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoons 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.

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