Leusch Family Recipes

Steak Diane

Ingredients

  • 2 Tenderloin or Rib Eye Steaks, no more than 1/2 inch
  • 1/4 Cup Dry Vermouth
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Chives, chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Brandy

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the vermouth and stir together bringing it to a slow boil. Add chives, parsley, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes. Add the steaks and cook over high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Season each side with salt and pepper. Heat the brandy and add to the skillet. Set ablaze and cook a moment longer until it burns out. Plate the steaks and pour a little bit of the sauce over them. Serves 2.