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Elegant Filet of Beef
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
An impressive beef dish for company or for two. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans almondine for a spectacular dinner presentation.
Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and black pepper (to season)
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup brandy, warmed
1/2 lemon, juice of
8 ounces pate (goose or chicken liver)
1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
Directions:
1. Season steaks with salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Add butter to skillet. When melted, add steaks and cook to medium-rare, about 3 min each side. Remove from pan and keep warm.
3. Add mushrooms; saute for 5 minutes. Pour brandy over and carefully ignite away from flame. Once flame is out, add lemon juice to mushrooms, transfer to a dish and keep warm.
4. Add pate and cream to the skillet, wisk together until smooth. Add horseradish and combine to form sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Place steaks on a serving plate, top with mushrooms and sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com