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Filet Mignon with Mushrooms

If you’re in search of a marvelous meal, look no further. This mouthwatering dish is first -rate.  Filet mignon is the highest caliber meat there is. So when you do it, do it right… and serve it with a great counterpart of moist mushrooms.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 2 servings
Calories 783.12 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 filet mignon steaks
  • 1 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 1 tablespoon(s) oil
  • 8 ounce(s) fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup(s) beef stock
  • 2 floz red wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) Black pepper

Instructions

 

  • In medium iron skillet, melt half the butter in half the oil until hot.
  • Add mushrooms and saute quickly, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add remaining butter and oil over “high” heat.
  • Pat filets dry.
  • Brown filets well, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • Cook to desired doneness.
  • Remove from skillet to a platter and keep warm.
  • Pour nearly all fat from skillet and add beef broth.
  • Boil over “high” heat, scraping the pan.
  • Cook until reduced to 2 tbsp then add wine, thyme, salt & pepper.
  • Add mushrooms and heat through.
  • Serve mushroom sauce on top of steak.
  • Fried Sweet Potato Shoestrings: Run 2-3 large sweet potatoes through a food processor with the blade set to julienne.
  • Rinse well to remove the extra starch and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Fry the sweet potatoes in very hot vegetable oil just a few seconds until golden.
  • Drain on brown paper and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Ready in 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 783.12kcalCarbohydrates: 8.91gProtein: 41.95gFat: 59.68gSaturated Fat: 21.35gCholesterol: 120.53mgSodium: 1304.9mgFiber: 2.94gSugar: 3.7g

Keyword Beef, Butter, Vegetables
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