spiced filet mignon with mushrooms |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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serve this with wasabi mashed potatoes at your next dinner party. from bon appetit. Ingredients:
5 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms |
3/4 cup hot water |
4 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided |
3/4 cup chopped cremini mushroom |
1/4 cup chopped shallot |
2 cloves garlic, chopped |
1/2 cup red wine |
1 1/2 cups beef stock |
3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds |
1 tablespoon chinese five spice powder |
salt and pepper |
4 (8 ounce) filet mignon |
3 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. preheat oven to 400 put shiitakes and hot water in a small bowl, soak for 20 minutes.
2. remove shiitakes, reserve water.
3. stem and slice.
4. in a skillet heat 2 tbsp oil.
5. add crimini, garlic, shallots, shiitake, saute 5 minutes.
6. add wine and 1/2 c mushroom soaking liquid.
7. simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes add beef stock, reduce to 1 1/2 c, 6 minutes.
8. set aside.
9. in a small pan toast mustard seeds until they begin to pop.
10. cool slightly and grind.
11. mix with 5 spice powder, salt and pepper to taste.
12. sprinkle over filets.
13. heat remaining oil in a skillet, add filets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
14. transfer to a baking dish and place in oven until done, 5 minutes for medium rare.
15. meanwhile add the sauce to the filet skillet,bring to a simmer and whisk in butter 1 tbsp at a time.
16. season with salt and pepper, serve sauce over filet mignon.
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