Fraise Gras with Filet Mignon

Ingredients:

• 2 filet mignon steaks
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the fraise gras:

• 2 large foie gras slices
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and black pepper to taste.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the filet mignon steaks to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
4. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
5. In the same skillet, add the chopped shallots and minced garlic and cook until they are softened, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the brandy to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Add the beef broth to the skillet and cook until it is reduced by half.
8. Add the heavy cream to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
9. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the butter until it is melted and the sauce is smooth.
10. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
11. Season the fraise gras slices with salt and black pepper to taste.
12. In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
13. Add the fraise gras slices to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
14. To serve, place the filet mignon steaks on plates and top them with the fraise gras slices.
15. Spoon the sauce over the top of the steaks and fraise gras.

Enjoy your delicious Fraise Gras with Filet Mignon!