BISTRO-STYLE FILET MIGNON WITH CHAMPAGNE PAN SAUCE

Bistro-Style Filet Mignon with Champagne Pan Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 beef tenderloin steaks (filet mignon), cut 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
1/ teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini or button, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup reduced sodium beef broth
1/2 cup brut Champagne or sparkling wine
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

1. Press coarsely cracked pepper on both sides of beef steak. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove to platter, season with salt, as desired. Keep warm.
2. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned. Add beef broth, Champagne and thyme to skillet; stirring until browned bits attached to bottom of pan are dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook 4 to 8 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
3. Serve steaks with sauce.