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Steak Diane

Published February 17, 2022 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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Steak Diane is a classic recipe made with tender sautéed beef and a creamy mushroom sauce. While this dish has a reputation of being more fancy, it’s easy enough to make even on busy weeknights. This recipe is naturally gluten free and very low in carbohydrates making it easily adaptable to suit many different diets.

Close up of Steak Diane in a skillet topped with fresh parsley.

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Steak Diane was once the talk of the town. It was a very popular dish served in upscale restaurants in big cities, like New York City, in the 1950’s.

What made it so “fancy” was the fact that it was often served table side and flambéed, with an exciting display of flames from the added alcohol burning off as it cooked.

This recipe for Classic Steak Diane is a simple adaptation of the original recipe. The addition of cognac or brandy, and maybe some show-stopping flames, is optional.

If you enjoy the flavor of brandy in main dishes, you may also love this recipe for Maple Apple Pork Chops, and you’ll definitely enjoy my recipe for Chicken Diane!

Why This Recipe Works

Easy: while this recipe has a reputation of being more “fancy,” it’s actually quite easy to make. It takes just 10 ingredients and less than 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe calls for thinner cuts of steak to make it easier to prepare quickly and all in one pan.

Flavorful: simple pan seared steaks are elevated in flavor with Diane sauce. The sauce is made with beef stock, shallots, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley and a touch of cream.

Adaptable: this recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates and suitable for keto and/or gluten free diets. It can be served as is, with a side of vegetables or on top of a base. Steak Diane is often served with potatoes or pasta, but gluten free pasta, zoodles, spaghetti squash or even cauliflower rice can be used, if needed.

How To Make Steak Diane

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make Steak Diane on a marble background with text overlay.

  • Steak: filet mignon, pounded thin, is traditionally used to make Steak Diane, however, you can use any thinner cut of steak that you like. I have used both filet mignon and thinner cut New York strip steaks.
  • Mushrooms
  • Beef Stock: you can also use demi-glace for more intense flavor.
  • Shallot
  • Garlic
  • Lemon Juice: use fresh squeezed for the best flavor.
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Heavy Cream
  • Parsley
  • Butter

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Slice the mushrooms, dice the shallot, mince the garlic and parsley, and juice the lemon.

If your steaks are on the thicker side, pound them thinner to about 1/2-inch thick.

Create!

Four steaks cooking in a skillet.

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.

Cook until nicely browned, about 3-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until the steaks are done to your preference. 

Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Mushrooms cooking in a skillet.

Return the skillet to the stovetop and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mushrooms, shallots and garlic cooking in a skillet.

Stir in the shallot, garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Cook about 1 minute. Carefully add the cognac or brandy, if using

Chef’s Tip: if using cognac or brandy, add it very carefully during this step – it may flame as the alcohol cooks off.

Steak Diane in a skillet before adding parsley.

Pour in the stock and cook an additional minute or two to heat through.

Slowly whisk in the cream.

Taste as season as desired, if needed.

Chef’s Tip: if you’d rather not use cream, or don’t regularly keep it on hand, you can also finish this dish “monte au beurre” (adding very cold pieces of butter slowly until the desired level of creaminess and flavor is achieved).

Return the steak and any accumulated juices back to the pan.

Present!

Overhead of a filet mignon with mushroom sauce on it in a skillet.

Spoon sauce and mushrooms over the steak and garnish with parsley.

Serve as is with a side of vegetables, or serve over pasta, rice, zoodles, cauliflower rice, or any other base that you like.

Tips and Techniques

  • Use fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley for the best flavor.
  • If using brandy or cognac, add it very carefully – it may flame as the alcohol cooks off.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

Who Is Diane Sauce Named After?

Is it assumed that Diane sauce is named after a Roman goddess of the same name.

Can You Freeze Steak Diane?

Yes. You can freeze this dish, however the creamy mushroom sauce may not reheat quite as nicely as when freshly made due to the cream in it.

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Close up of Steak Diane in a skillet topped with fresh parsley.
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Steak Diane

Steak Diane is a classic recipe made with tender sautéed beef and a creamy mushroom sauce. While this dish has a reputation of being more fancy, it's easy enough to make even on busy weeknights. This recipe is naturally gluten free and very low in carbohydrates making it easily adaptable to suit many different diets.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Beef, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 361kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 4 4 ounce steaks (see notes)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 shallot (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cognac (or any brandy, optional)
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.
    2 tablespoons butter, 4 4 ounce steaks, salt, pepper
  • Cook until nicely browned, about 3-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until the steaks are done to your preference. Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Return the skillet to the stovetop and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
    2 tablespoons butter, 8 ounces mushrooms
  • Stir in the shallot, garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Cook about 1 minute. Carefully add the cognac or brandy, if using, as it may flame while the alcohol cooks off.
    1 shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons cognac
  • Pour in the stock and cook an additional minute or two to heat through. Slowly whisk in the cream. Taste as season as desired, if needed.
    1/2 cup beef stock, 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Return the steak and any accumulated juices back to the pan. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over the steak and garnish with parsley.
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Filet mignon, pounded thin, is traditionally used to make Steak Diane, however, you can use any thinner cut of steak that you like. I have used both filet mignon and thinner cut New York strip steaks.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley for the best flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

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