Put onions, shallots and garlic into a saucepan.
Add 3 tablespoons of the burgundy and simmer until all wine has evaporated.
Add margarine. When melted, stir in flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Add beef stock and cook and stir with a whisk until mixture boils
and is smooth. Add tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add remaining Burgundy.
Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Cook 5 minute longer.
Strain. Makes 2-1/2 cups.
Heat 4 teaspoons of the butter in a skillet skillet large enough
to hold 4 steaks. Saute steak to desired doneness, turning to cook
both sides. Add remaining butter, if needed. Add brandy and blaze.
Remove steaks from pan and keep warm in a 200F oven. Add garlic, onion
and mushrooms to skillet and saute quickly, stirring, until
cooked. Add Burgundy Sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
Bring to a boil and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Add steaks and simmer
2-3 minutes longer. Serve steaks with sauce from skillet.
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