Ingredients

  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless steak, or 1 3/4 pounds bone-in steak (1 1/2 inches thick)
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed
  • 2 tablespoons good brandy, preferably Cognac
  • ⅓ cup dry red wine
  • ⅓ cup beef or chicken stock, preferably homemade
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • Watercress, for serving