Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 4 ounces each)
• 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
• 1/2 cup Pinot Noir or other dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons cognac or brandy
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)