FILET OF BEEF CHASSEUR

Steps:

• Place steaks on a work surface in a single layer.
• In a small bowl, make a paste of teh 2 cloves garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. With hands, rub seasonings on both sides of steaks.
• Heat 2 tbls butter in a large heavy skillet (not non-stick) until very hot.Saute steaks over moderately high heat until brown on each side but still raw in the middle - do not crowd.
• Divide steaks between two 9x13 pans; leave at least 1 inch between steaks.
• Add brandy to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, scraping up all brown bits.
• Add stick of butter; when melted and foamy, stir in the flour.
• Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is golden.
• Stir in tomato paste and 1 tsp garlic - the mixture will be thick and grainy.
• Remove pan from heat and whisk in wine, chicken broth and beef broth.
• Return to moderate heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until reduced by a third.
• Stir in worcestershire sauce and currant jelly. When jelly has melted, stir in mushrooms.
• Adjust seasonings - sauce should be coating consistency.
• Cool completely and pour over steaks to just halfway up the steaks.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• Before cooking, bring to room temperature, about 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare, 20 to 25 for medium to medium well done.
• If baking two casseroles, rotate them halfway through the baking time.
• When serving, spoon sauce from pans over steak.