BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MORELS AND TARRAGON-MARSALA SAUCE

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Beef Tenderloin with Morels and Tarragon-Marsala Sauce image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Mushroom     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Beef Tenderloin     Marsala     Pan-Fry     Tarragon     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-ounce package dried morels, or 6 ounces fresh morels plus 1/2 cup beef broth
2 6-to 8-ounce beef tenderloin steaks
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon dry Marsala

Steps:

  • If using dried morels, place in 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough hot water to reach 1 1/2-cup mark; let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Cut morels in half if large.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; add morels and green onions and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, 1 tablespoon tarragon, Marsala, and reserved 1/2 cup morel soaking liquid or beef broth; simmer until thickened to light sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over steaks, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon, and serve.

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