FILET MIGNON WITH MUSHROOMS AND MADEIRA

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Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Madeira image

Another one that sounds good.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
12 ounce(s) button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup(s) minced shallots (about 3)
4 - garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped
4 6-oz - filet mignon steaks (each about 3/4-inch thick)
1/2 cup(s) madeira wine
1 1/2 cup(s) canned beef broth
1/2 cup(s) whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup shallots and half of garlic and sauté until shallots are soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer steaks to plate.
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup shallots and garlic to same skillet. Saute 2 minutes. Add Madeira and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth and boil until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes.
  • Add cream and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return steaks to skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

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