Ingredients
For the butter:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch chives, left whole
For the steaks:
- 4 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces brandy
Directions
Place butter into a mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir until blended and soft. Take a 12-inch piece of plastic wrap and lay it on the counter. Spoon the butter out onto the center of the plastic wrap and place the chives in the center on top of the butter. Pull the edge over the butter mixture, and tightly pinch the ends, then holding the plastic wrap tightly at each end, pull the mixture towards you. This should create a tight sausage shape. (or imagine rolling a sushi roll) Chives will be in the center surrounded by butter. Tie a knot on both ends of the butter roll and place into the freezer until you are ready to place it on top of your cooked filet.
Season the filets with a little salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high until the pan is hot then drizzle with olive oil.. Place the filets into the pan and cook to medium-rare, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat and pour brandy into the skillet. Carefully tilt skillet towards the flame to flambe. When the flames burn off, remove the filets from the pan. Remove butter from freezer and cut 4 thin coins and place one on each filet. Serve steaks while hot.
Photo: Flaming Filet Mignon with Chive Butter Recipe
















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By az93
Caribbean
on February 14, 2013
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I made this for my Dad and he loved it. I cooked what I think was a 6 ounce piece on 7 [medium high] for exactly 5 minutes on each side, quickly searing around the sides as well. This made it about medium rare to medium. A couple of things I learned the hard way: Because I only made one steak, I only used a half ounce of brandy and this wasn't enough. The alcohol burned off before I could light it. Also, beware this creates a lot of smoke. My house smelled like smoky steak for hours afterward and the kitchen was pretty smoky. In any case, this was a hit. Thank you Danny!
By FoodiePA
on August 18, 2012
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This was delicious. I would recommend melting the butter and pouring it over the steak. I was not able to get the brandy to light but it still gave a nice flavor. Next time I will look into what I did wrong. Overall, we were pleased.
By oooYum
Texas, USA
on April 15, 2012
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This is easy and tasty !!!!
Set off the fire alarm :-
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