Beef Medallions With Cognac Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons ( 1/4 ) stick unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup shallots or onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup Cognac
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 4 beef tenderloin or sirloin steaks (4 to 5 ounces each,  1 inch thick )
• Fresh chives, diced
  

Directions:

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots or onion and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
3. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute.
4. Add the broth and cognac. Simmer until the sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes.
5. Add cream and chives.
6. Grill steaks until desired doneness, if grilled medium rare, about 4 minutes on each side.
7. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
8. When steaks are done, remove to platter, pour sauce over and garnish with chives.