Diane Sauce
Diane Sauce is a smooth, savory sauce made with shallots, cognac, mustard, beef stock, and cream, traditionally served over steak for a rich and balanced finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- ¾ cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup double heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter with sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat until evenly coated.
- Add shallots, garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the cognac and let it bubble for about 1 minute, stirring to release browned bits.
- Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, then simmer 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the cream and any steak juices, simmer briefly until smooth and glossy, then remove from heat.
- Spoon the warm Diane sauce over steak just before serving.