BEEF TENDERLOIN IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce image

Just a skillet, a couple juicy steaks, fresh mushrooms and a few simple ingredients prove it doesn't take much fuss to fix a special meal for two. -Denise McNab, Warminster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2/3 cup chicken or beef broth
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks to desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan, reserving drippings; keep warm., In same pan, heat drippings and remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green onion until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually stir in broth and, if desired, browning sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 32g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.