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Filets Mignons with Brandy au Jus

Reducing the liquid for this dish yields an intensely flavored sauce, so a little is all you need.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3 ounces beef and 1 tablespoon sauce per serving

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brandy and 1/2 teaspoon brandy (optional), divided use
1 teaspoon very low sodium beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 filets mignons (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat (and bacon, if any) discarded
1 teaspoon light tub margarine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°F.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, stir together the water, 2 tablespoons brandy, bouillon granules, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over high heat. Sprinkle the salt over the beef. Cook the beef for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 2 to 6 minutes, or to the desired doneness. Transfer the beef to an ovenproof plate. Put in the oven to keep warm.

    Step 4

    Return the skillet (don’t drain) to the heat. Increase the heat to high. Pour the brandy mixture into the skillet, scraping the bottom and side to dislodge any browned bits. Bring to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

    Step 5

    Add the margarine and remaining 1/2 teaspoon brandy, stirring until the margarine has melted.

    Step 6

    Transfer the beef to plates. Spoon the sauce over the beef. Sprinkle with the pepper and parsley.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 174

    Step 9

    Total fat: 5.0g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 2.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 2.5g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 57mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 135mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 1g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 0g

    Step 19

    Protein: 24g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 9mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 387mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    3 lean meat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
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