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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 361kcal
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.
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