Michael Caines' Darts Farm Fillet Steak with Brandy Sauce

At our recent Festive Indulgence Evening, Michael Caines MBE kindly shared his incredible knowledge with us, and showed us how to create this delicious Fillet Steak with Brandy Sauce, using our Ruby Red Beef from our Master Butchers. Perfect for the festive season!

Difficulty:

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 2

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Ingredients

2 Fillet Steaks, from our Master Butchers
1 finely chopped Shallot
Splash of Local Brandy
500ml Chicken Stock
150ml Local Double Cream
Tsp Dijon Mustard
Unsalted Butter
Green or Red Peppercorns
Chopped Tarragon
Chopped Chives

Method

Firstly, cook your Fillet Streaks

Tips from our Master Butcher, Alastair

Cook the meat only when it is at room temperature.
Season steak well before cooking.
Use butter instead of oil if you are pan frying.
Leave steak to rest after cooking so that the juices are absorbed back into the meat.
Add more salt before serving - steak loves salt!

Now for Michael's Brandy Sauce

Remove the steaks from the pan, add the shallots and cook for 1 minute
Deglaze the pan with a splash of brandy
Reduce to almost nothing
Add the chicken stock, reduce by half, add the cream and a large teaspoon of Dijon mustard and whisk in well. Add the pepper corns and then reduce the sauce to consistency
Season with salt and pepper
Add the chopped herbs