Filet Mignon With Stroganov Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Gourmet November 2006 Ingredients:
6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked |
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/4-inch-thick (filets mignons) |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
3/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
1/2 lb sliced white mushroom |
1/4 cup brandy |
3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
3/4 cup sour cream |
Directions:
1. Cook noodles in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
2. Drain in a colander.
3. Meanwhile, thinly slice onion using slicer.
4. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.
5. While oil heats, pat steaks dry.
6. Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on steaks, then add to skillet and sauté, turning over once with tongs, about 6 minutes total for medium-rare.
7. Transfer to a plate with tongs.
8. Add onion, garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to oil in skillet and sauté, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon, until onion begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
9. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until liquid given off by mushrooms is evaporated, about 4 minutes.
10. Add brandy and boil until evaporated, about 1 minute.
11. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce, then cover and cook until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
12. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
13. Toss noodles with some of sauce and serve remaining sauce over steaks.
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