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Filet Mignons with Shiitake Madeira sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 (5 to 6 ounce) beef tenderlion steaks
(1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup of Madeira wine
1/2 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
1/4 cup whipping cream

Garnishes: cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs

Directions:
Directions:
Remove stems from mushrooms, discarding stems. Cut mushroom caps into thin slices.

Combine oil and next 3 ingredients: Coat steaks with mixture. Place in large nonstick skillet over mediuim high, heat until hot; add steaks and cook 12 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once. Remove steaks from skillet , reserving drippings in skillet. Keep steaks warm.

Cook shallot and garlic in drippings stirring constantly until tender. Add Madeira; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup.

Add broth and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Remove from heat. Stir in whipping creamn; spoon some of sauce onto serving plates. Add steaks.

Garnish if desired. Serve hot.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 minutes including cooking
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is very good and rich recipe. Takes a few minutes to prepare but is well worth it. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice with some of sauce poured over them.

 

 

 

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