BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH COGNAC CREAM SAUCE

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Juicy slices of Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Cream Sauce make an elegant and impressive centerpiece to any special occasion dinner.

 

COOK TIME: 50 MINUTES

 

INGREDIENTS

4-1/2 to 5 pound beef tenderloin (about 18-inches in length)

4 tablespoons olive oil , divided

Kosher salt

coarsely cracked pepper

 

FOR THE COGNAC CREAM SAUCE

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1/2 cup Cognac , plus 1-1/2 teaspoons

3 cups heavy cream

2-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Kosher salt and cracked black pepper , to taste

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

For full instructions you can go to stripedspatula.com.