ostrich flambe

Ostrich Filets Flame

* (2) 4 oz. Ostrich filets
* salt and pepper
* 1 clove garlic, crushed
* 2 tbs. butter
* 1/4 cup brandy
* 1/2cup ostrich stock (may substitute beef stock)
* 1 1/2cups sliced mushrooms

Pound ostrich filet lightly with a mallet. Season meat on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan and add the meat. Saute ostrich filets on each side for about 2 minutes per side. Add brandy and flame. Remove meat to a platter and keep warm. Add mushrooms to the sauce remaining in the pan. Add stock and reduce by half. Pour sauce over meat and serve immediately. Serves 2.