Sunday, June 15, 2008

Filet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Spoil loved ones with this gourmet meal on a special occasion.

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.

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