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    Published: Jan 19, 2021 Modified: Jul 2, 2021 by Isabel Laessig

    Steak Diane Recipe with Cognac Mustard Sauce

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    Our easy Steak Diane Recipe is a gorgeous steak dinner that's ready in under 40 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight or a dinner party. Complete with a creamy Cognac mustard sauce, mushrooms, and onion, this dish is so flavorful.

    Steak Diane on a plate with potato

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    • What is Diane Sauce made of?
    • Steak Diane Sauce
    • How does Gordon Ramsay make Steak Diane?
    • What can I substitute for brandy in Steak Diane?
    • ⭐ Best Beef Recipes Tips
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • 📖 Steak Dinner Recipes
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    We're big fans of steak, from ribeye and sirloin to chuck steak. By far, one of our favorite steak dinner ideas is this classic dish.

    It is such a flavorful dish. The cognac and mustard sauce with mushrooms and onions brings out the flavor and tenderness of the beef and complements it perfectly.

    We like to top ours with chives or parsley and serve it as Steak Diane and Shrimp Scampi or simply with a baked potato on the side.

    It makes an amazing Valentine's Day dinner for two or even as a dinner party recipe. Everyone who tries it will love it - we can't get enough of this easy steak dinner!

    Steak diane in the skillet

    What is Diane Sauce made of?

    Diane Sauce is a pan sauce using mustard, Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, and cognac or brandy.

    Mushroom steak sauce in a skillet

    Steak Diane Sauce

    For our take on this dish, we make the sauce using:

    • Cremini or white button mushrooms
    • Butter
    • Garlic
    • Onions or shallots
    • Cognac or brandy
    • Dijon mustard
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Beef broth
    • Heavy whipping cream

    This creates a rich, creamy mushroom sauce that tastes delicious with pasta and other beef recipes, too. It is a classic and is so flavorful!

    Mushrooms in a skillet

    How does Gordon Ramsay make Steak Diane?

    The Steak Diane Gordon Ramsay makes is a popular version of this dish that we love. In fact, our take on the recipe is very similar!

    Like ours, his recipe includes mushrooms, shallots, Dijon, Worcestershire, cream, and brandy or cognac.

    Another popular version of this dish is Cheesecake Factory Steak Diane. Unlike our version or Gordon Ramsay's, the Cheesecake Factory version uses a mushroom wine sauce and steak medallions.

    Steak cooking in a skillet

    What can I substitute for brandy in Steak Diane?

    Instead of brandy, you can use cognac (our choice),Madeira wine, or dry white wine.

    For a non-alcoholic substitute, you can use apple juice or cider.

    ⭐ Best Beef Recipes Tips

    • The best steaks to use for this recipe are flat iron, strip, or beef tenderloin. You won't need to tenderize the steak beforehand.
    • Cooking time varies based on the thickness of your steaks. Make sure to use steaks that are 1 inch thick or less. This makes them easy and quick to cook.
    • Always use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of your steak. The internal temperature should read 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.

    🥗 Side Dishes

    This classic steakhouse dinner recipe pairs beautifully with vegetables of all kinds and potatoes. We love to serve ours with garlic potatoes or a baked potato and buttery peas. It is also great served over linguine or your favorite pasta.

    • Garlic Roasted Small Potatoes
    • Baked Potato Recipe
    • Green Peas with Butter
    Steak diane on a white plate with potatoes

    📖 Steak Dinner Recipes

    Try more of our favorite steak dinner recipes!

    • Juicy Steak Bites Recipe
    • Amazing London Broil on the Grill
    • Instant Pot Steak Pizzaiola Recipe
    • Air Fryer Steak Recipe

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    Steak Diane Recipe

    Our easy Steak Diane Recipe is a gorgeous steak dinner that's ready in under 40 minutes and is perfect for a romantic meal or a dinner party. Complete with a creamy Cognac mustard sauce, mushrooms, and onion, this dish is so flavorful.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy steak recipes, steak diane recipe, steak diane sauce, steak dinner ideas
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 339kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 2 steaks 8 oz. each, New York Strip, Flat Iron, or Beef Tenderloin; 1-inch thick or less
    • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
    • ¼ tsp. salt and pepper
    • 1 Tbsp. butter
    • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms or white button mushrooms
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ small onion or 2 shallots, chopped
    • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup Cognac or Brandy, Madeira Wine, or Dry White Wine
    • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
    • ½ cup beef broth
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup chopped chives or parsley, for garnish

    Instructions

    • Prep work: Sprinkle ¼ tsp. salt and pepper on both sides of two 8 oz., 1-inch thick steaks. Allow the steaks to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and ½ a small onion. Clean 8 oz. cremini mushrooms and cut into slices.
      Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium-high and add 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Once hot, add the steaks and sear for 4-8 minutes on the first side to form a brown crust. Flip and sear for another 4-8 minutes on the opposite side.
      Once cooked, remove the steaks and place on a plate covered with foil.
      Steak cooking in a skillet
    • Reduce heat to medium and add 1 Tbsp. butter. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
      Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
      Mushrooms in a skillet
    • Remove the skillet from heat and add ¼ cup Cognac to the pan. Return to the heat once added - be careful as it may flare up. Saute for 1-2 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook down, then add 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, and ½ cup beef broth. Stir.
      Mushroom sauce in a skillet
    • Add ¼ cup heavy whipping cream to the skillet. Stir and allow to cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Then, return the steaks along with any juices on the plate to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes or so.
      Steak with mushroom sauce in the skillet
    • Slice, serve, and enjoy! We like to garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
      Steak diane on a white plate with potatoes

    Notes

    • The best steaks to use for this recipe are flat iron, strip, or beef tenderloin. You won't need to tenderize the steak beforehand.
    • Cooking time varies based on the thickness of your steaks. Make sure to use steaks that are 1 inch thick or less. This makes them easy and quick to cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

    Photography by Christine Rooney.

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    Comments

    1. Robert Goodloe says

      March 06, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      This is the opposite version of the chicken dejion but I only use brandy or conjac

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    2. Chris says

      November 03, 2021 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      OMG, got to say, best ever! Every one loved it and we will definitely make again.

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      • Em Beitel says

        November 03, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        That's awesome, Chris! We're so glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

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    3. Renee says

      January 09, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      Years ago my husband and I would go to a swanky restaurant every year for our anniversary and they made steak diane table side. It was quite a show and it tasted fabulous. I will have to try your recipe and surprise him!

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      • Em Beitel says

        January 12, 2022 at 10:59 am

        Please do, Renee! We would love to know what you both think!

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