Filet Mignon With Mushrooms and Madeira |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Bon Appétit Flavors of the World May 2001 Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
12 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup minced shallot (about 3) |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
20 ounces filet mignon steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick) |
1/2 cup madeira wine |
1 1/2 cups canned beef broth |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
Directions:
1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add 1/4 cup shallots and half of garlic and sauté until shallots are soft, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl.
6. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
8. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plate.
9. Add remaining 1/4 cup shallots and garlic to same skillet; Sauté 2 minutes.
10. Add Madeira and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
11. Add broth and boil until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes.
12. Add cream and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
13. Stir in mushroom mixture.
14. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
15. Return steaks to skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
16. Transfer to plates.
17. Spoon sauce over and serve.
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