Bite with Belkys: Brandy Flamed Pepper Sirloin Steak

The Chef: Victor Passalacqua

Don Quixote Restaurant

3148 Commodore Plaza

Coconut Grove, FL 33133

305-443-2774

http://www.restaurant.com/donquixote/

Ingredients:

Vegetable Oil - 2 Tablespoons

Sirloin Steak - 14Oz.

French Shallots - 3 Tablespoons (Minced)

1/4 cup red wine

1/4 cup brandy

1/2 cup Demi Glace

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Fresh Whip Cream - 50 ml

Black Cracked Pepper - 2 Tablespoons

Directions:

Season steak with salt.

Cook in a hot pan with vegetable oil. (Medium rare about 2 and a half minutes on each side. Medium about 3 to 3 and a half minutes on each side)

Add diced shallots and cracked black pepper.

Add red wine and let it reduce.

Take the pan off the heat and add brandy.

Return to heat and add demi-glaze and heavy whipping cream.

Allow the dish to simmer for a few minutes until ingredients are mixed in well.

Serve with vegetables.