Steak Diane Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 (3-ounce) filet mignon medallions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup sliced white mushroom caps
• 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup reduced veal stock, recipe follows
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 drops hot red pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon minced parsley leaves
• 4 pounds veal bones with some meat attached, sawed into 2-inch pieces (have the butcher do this)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onions
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
• 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 6 quarts water
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups dry red wine