Creamy Mushroom & Brandy/Cognac Sauce (Elegant & Umami-Rich)

This sauce adds earthy mushrooms and a touch of sophisticated alcohol (which cooks out) for a gourmet feel.


🥩✨ Creamy Mushroom & Brandy Sauce (Elegant & Umami-Rich) ✨🍄

This lush sauce adds earthy mushrooms and a whisper of brandy or cognac for that chef's kiss gourmet touch — alcohol cooks off, flavor stays!

⏱️ Ready in 25 mins | 🍽️ Serves 4 | 🎯 Keto-friendly

📝 Ingredients:

• 4 beef tenderloin steaks (180 g / 6.3 oz each)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 oz)
• 100 g mushrooms (cremini/button), sliced
• 2 tbsp brandy or cognac (or broth/red wine)
• 120 ml heavy cream (½ cup)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Season steaks with salt & pepper. Sear in hot olive oil, ~3–4 min/side. Remove.
2️⃣ Sauté mushrooms in same pan, 3–5 min until soft and golden.
3️⃣ Add brandy/cognac. Scrape & simmer ~30 sec (alcohol cooks off!).
4️⃣ Stir in cream + Worcestershire. Simmer ~2 min until creamy.
5️⃣ Return beef to coat. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with roasted veg or mashed cauliflower!

🌿 Rich. Refined. Restaurant-quality. Save & impress your next dinner guest!

💬 SAVE this creamy dream for later 💫 | TAG a steak lover 🥩👇

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