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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2007
We had fun making this one. It was the first time we had ever intentionally ever lit anything on fire in our kitchen! LOL! I would stop after the fire step and NOT use the cream. It made the steak heavy and added an unnecessary flavor.
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GoneSideways
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2007
I enjoyed an easier depiction of this recipe. Using olive oil and butter instead of clarified butter. And using beef bouillon instead of veal demi-glace. It came out very good, and the flaming brandy is a nice touch.
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Craig
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Living In: Fort Myers, Florida, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2007
way too salty
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2007
This was very good! Demi-glace is a bit hard to find--I ended up going to a smaller grocery store to find it. I halved the salt, used margarine instead of butter, and used half and half. It was a little bit salty, but that's because I didn't "clarify" the margarine. To ignite the brandy, I lit the end of an uncooked linguine noodle and put the tip in the sauce. I also made the roux, but thought the sauce was thick enough after adding the half and half. I used the top round steak, which ended up a little tough. I would suggest buying a better cut. The sauce was SO good, though, that the meat toughness almost didn't matter!
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MARSHMALO
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2007
Have made similar brandied steaks but the flavor of the oil in these is much better. Will not use round steak - much too dry. Prefer strip loin or sirloin. Certainly impressive company fare. Thanks.
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EILISH40
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, U.K.
Living In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2007
Although this is a bit of work and takes time to make the demi-glace from scratch it is well worth it. Everyone loved it and I will most definitly make it again. Very tasty!
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Dolly
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2007
TRY IT!!! Made this twice now. Its one of the most wonderful tasting steaks I've had off the grill. The sauce is great over rice as well... delicious!
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SWEET5985
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Fort Kent, Maine, USA
Living In: Sanford, Maine, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2006
This recipe is good, but not perfect. Make sure you go easy on the salt to avoid having an extremely salty pan sauce. Further, if your are using a thicker cut of meat, I would suggest searing the steaks on both sides and finishing in a hot oven (obviously use a oven-proof pan). This provides much beeter results with the meat as opposed to an excessively long pan-fry as noted. The oil made from the sage, rosemary, and thyme is great!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2006
I did not use the roux and I only cooked 8 minutes per side. I also used half and half instead of heavy cream. Absolutely awsome!! Next time I am going to try some Drambuie fresh out of the freezer for a topping!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2006
Really good, not good for you, but tasty. My brandy never did flame up (dern) but the sauce was really good. I sliced the steak then drizzled the sauce over it for a nice presentation. Definately a special occasion dish due to high fat content.
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stacky
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2006
I thought this sauce was amazing! Next time I would cook the meat on the grill though.
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JEANINAH
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2006
The meat you should use for this recipe is Chateaubriand not top round as suggested.
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TINAFRANCO
Cooking Level: Expert
Living In: Santa Clara, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2006
Very flavorful!
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LASCO93
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2005
I felt like a gourmet chef with the wonderful results of this dish!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2004
Heck yeah! I loved cooking this recipe just as much as i loved eating it. I made with mashed potatoes and corn and the meal was delicious. The sauce was banging. This is going in the top 5 file!!
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BISODER
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Budd Lake, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Frisco, Colorado, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2004
Made this for my dad's birthday. The meat I choose was a bit tough, but everyone still enjoyed the flavors.
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QUADCHICK
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Cooking Level: Expert
Living In: Auburn, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2003
This was an excellent tasting steak. The sauce was absolutely delicious. I found it a bit dry though. I think the cooking time may have been too long. This one will stay in my Recipe file. Try it with Cabernet Sauvignon. Yummy!
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FRED NIELSON
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2003
This is an excellent recipe that is easy to make with a sauce that is to die for. Serve with a good red wine to bring out the truely remarkable flavors of this dish.
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COMDOC
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