Beef Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 beef filet mignon
- 2 Tbs. each butter and olive oil
- 6 oz. sliced mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini)
- 1/3 C. finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbs. dried basil or thyme leaves
- ½ C. dry red wine
- 2/3 C. beef broth
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Heat half of the butter and oil in frying pan. Cook steaks to desired doneness. Remove; keep warm. Add remaining butter and oil to pan. Cook mushrooms on high, until golden. Remove. Add shallots, garlic and basil to pan. Cook, stirring in wine; cook until liquid is almost gone. Stir in broth and mustard. Cook, stirring until slightly reduced. Add mushrooms and parsley. Heat through. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve immediately.
Serves 4
