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Steak Diane (Cheesecake Factory)
Fabulously tender pan-seared steak (or chicken) covered in a delicious cognac and cream sauce. Steak Diane is a classic dish from Cheesecake Factory, but you won't believe how easy this copycat recipe is to make at home!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 712 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 beef fillets cut 1 inch thick (about 2-2.25 lbs total)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot peeled and sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced thin (or button mushrooms)
- ½ cup cognac or white wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Set a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Place 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Salt and pepper the steaks liberally on both sides.
- Once the oil is hot, sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Approximately two minutes per side for medium-rare, or three minutes aside for medium. Remove the steaks and place on a holding plate.
- Add the butter and shallots to the skillet. Sauté the shallots for 2 minutes. Then add the mushrooms and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes to soften.
- Pour in the cognac. You can tip the skillet towards the burner to flambé the alcohol if you like, but it is not necessary. It will cook off either way. If you decide to flambé, be extra careful!
- Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and smoked paprika. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Then either place the steaks (and juices) back in the skillet for serving, or plate the steaks and pour the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley if desired. For the Cheesecake Factory plating, serve with mashed potatoes and grilled onions.
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Notes
- Feel free to use cognac, white wine, brandy, or even bourbon in the pan sauce. You can add an extra 1/3 cup cream if desired to make the sauce ultra-luxurious.
- Feel free to use cognac, white wine, brandy, or even bourbon in the pan sauce. You can add an extra 1/3 cup cream if desired to make the sauce ultra-luxurious.
- What About Chicken Diane? Sure, you can make this exact same recipe with boneless chicken breasts. Be sure to sear them for 5-6 minutes per side, so they are fully cooked in the center.
- What About Chicken Diane? Sure, you can make this exact same recipe with boneless chicken breasts. Be sure to sear them for 5-6 minutes per side, so they are fully cooked in the center.
- Store cooled leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
712kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
271mg
(11%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 712
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 712kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.