Filets Mignons with Brandy au Jus

• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brandy and 1/2 teaspoon brandy (optional), divided use
• 1 teaspoon very low sodium beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
• Cooking spray
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 filets mignons (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat (and bacon, if any) discarded
• 1 teaspoon light tub margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

1. Preheat the oven to 200F.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the water, 2 tablespoons brandy, bouillon granules, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Set aside.
4. Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
5. Heat over high heat.
6. Sprinkle the salt over the beef.
7. Cook the beef for 2 minutes on each side.
8. Reduce the heat to medium.
9. Cook for 2 to 6 minutes, or to the desired doneness.
10. Transfer the beef to an ovenproof plate.
11. Put in the oven to keep warm.
12. Return the skillet (dont drain) to the heat.
13. Increase the heat to high.
14. Pour the brandy mixture into the skillet, scraping the bottom and side to dislodge any browned bits.
15. Bring to a boil.
16. Boil for 4 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, stirring constantly.
17. Remove from the heat.
18. Add the margarine and remaining 1/2 teaspoon brandy, stirring until the margarine has melted.
19. Transfer the beef to plates.
20. Spoon the sauce over the beef.
21. Sprinkle with the pepper and parsley.
22. (Per serving)
23. Calories: 174
24. Total fat: 5.0g
25. Saturated: 2.5g
26. Trans: 0.0g
27. Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
28. Monounsaturated: 2.5g
29. Cholesterol: 57mg
30. Sodium: 135mg
31. Carbohydrates: 1g
32. Fiber: 0g
33. Sugars: 0g
34. Protein: 24g
35. Calcium: 9mg
36. Potassium: 387mg
37. 3 lean meat

water, brandy, worcestershire sauce, cooking spray, salt, filets mignons, margarine, pepper, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/filets-mignons-with-brandy-au-jus-392068 (may not work)