Beef Fillets With Stilton Portabella Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is truly a special entree for a truly special occasion...Serve with roasted potatoes and steamed haricots vert. Celebrate! Ingredients:
6 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
5 tablespoons butter |
8 ounces portabella mushroom caps, sliced |
1/3 cup dry red wine |
1/2 cup sour cream |
3 ounces stilton cheese or 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled |
1 sprig fresh tarragon |
Directions:
1. Rub the fillets with the chopped tarragon and pepper. Melt 2 TBS of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the fillets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or to the desired degree of doneness. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
2. Melt the remaining 3 TBS butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add the wine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to deglaze the skillet. Stir in the sour cream. Add 1/4 cup of the cheese. Cook until melted, stirring constantly.
3. To serve, drizzle the sauce over the fillets. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Garnish with sprigs of tarragon.
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