Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brandy Sauce

Yes, it's yet another recipe for filet mignon--can't help it!  Though this is very good, the side dish I paired with it (3 cheese potatoes with pancetta, will post tomorrow) might have dominated a bit much for me to know how good this is on its own.  I would make it again for sure, though :)

Original recipe link:
http://www.spachethespatula.com/a-valentines-feast-part-1-filet-mignon-with-mushroom-brandy-sauce-and-mashed-potatoes-with-pancetta-and-leeks/

The original was for just 2 people, so the amounts listed below are what I used for 3 people.

Ingredients:

3 T. unsalted butter, divided
1/4 c. minced shallots
4 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced (I think I could have used more, too)
1/2 T. dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth (I used about half stock, half broth, since I had some leftover)
3/4 c. low-sodium beef stock
3/4 c. brandy
3/8 c. (6 T.) heavy cream
3 filets mignons
kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt 1 1/2 T. of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add shallots and mushrooms.  Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

2. Add brown sugar and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

3. Add chicken broth, beef stock, and brandy.  Bring to simmer and keep simmering until sauce is reduced to approximately 3/4 cup, around 30 minutes.

 (yes, I had to transfer it to a different pan, as I ended up needing the other one for my side dish)

4. Add cream and stir.  Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Melt remaining butter in large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.  Salt and pepper steaks to taste, then add to pan.  Cook steaks to preferred doneness, then transfer to plate.

6. Pour brandy sauce into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring and scraping up browned bits, for about 2 minutes.

7. Add steaks back to pan, along with any accumulated juices, and cook one additional minute.  (There are only two in here because I had already finished cooking mine when I remembered to take the picture lol.)

8. Serve steaks with sauce and desired side(s).  Enjoy!