This classic of "continental" cooking may have been invented by a maitre d'hotel in Belgium in the 1920s. "Diane" was, perhaps, one of his customers—or the name may be linked to the peppery sauce Diane, sometimes served with game.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-oz.) steaks (such as strip, sirloin, or club), pounded ¼" thick
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 2 shallots, peeled and minced
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp. demi-glace
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. madeira
- 1-2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
Step 1
Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tsp. of the butter and ½ tsp. of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear one steak, 30-45 seconds per side (for medium-rare), then transfer to a warmed platter, covering with foil to retain heat. Add remaining ½ tsp.oil and another 1 tsp. butter to skillet. Sear second steak in the same manner as the first. Transfer to platter and cover.
Step 2
Melt 2 tsp. butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in mustard, worcestershire, and demi-glace. Add madeira, lemon juice, and parsley. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks, and serve.
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