Saturday, February 18, 2012

FILET MIGNONS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Filets Mignons with Mushroom Sauce

6 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4  8-oz. filets mignons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup red wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 tsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. mixed chopped chives and parsley
2 tbsp. sherry


Heat oven to 500°. Heat 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season filets with salt and pepper; sear, flipping once, until browned, 4–5 minutes. Transfer filets to a baking sheet; roast in oven until medium rare, 4–5 minutes. Transfer filets to a plate. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp. butter, remaining oil, and shallots; cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes. Add red wine; bring to a boil. Reduce to medium; cook until syrupy, 8–10 minutes. Add stock; reduce slightly, 4–5 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. Add sherry; cook until thickened, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in remaining butter, herbs, and salt and pepper. Serve filets with mushroom sauce.

9 comments:

  1. Hello Teresa

    This is my style of recipe, gourmet and without a lot of labour. Thanks for sharing this.
    Have a delightful weekend


    Helen xx

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  2. I would even enjoy this for breaskfast right now!

    Happy Weekend!
    XX
    Debra~

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  3. Ooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, yum! Girl, once again, you have done it! AWESOME. Thanks for sharing and have a smashing Saturday. (what time is dinner?)

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  4. This This recipe looks AMAZING, Teresa! I want to try it.
    Have an excellent weekend. xo

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  5. my dad made it just like this for me.
    it is my fave.
    xxx

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  6. Who does not love a filet! This looks fabulous. This is what I make my husband when I want some new jewelry or furniture or a Viking range!

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  7. That looks HEAVENLY Teresa!! I may get ambitious and make that for the family tomorrow...something I know they would all love. Just add yummy mashed potatos, crusty bread and a vegetable and I think that might be the perfect meal! Enjoy your weekend!!

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  8. These look so delicious! I might make this tonight and add some roasted broccoli to go with!!

    Happy weekend!!

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