FILETS MIGNONS WITH CREAMY PAPRIKA SAUCE

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Categories     Dairy     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Steak     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) filets mignons (beef tenderloin steaks; each about 6 oz)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup thinly sliced onion (1 large)
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
10 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon paprika (not hot)
2/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mutard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Accompaniment: buttered egg noodles

Steps:

  • Pat beef dry and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté beef, turning over once, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer beef to a plate and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes.
  • While steaks are standing, heat butter in same skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add paprika and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and bring just to a simmer (do not let boil). Stir in any beef juices accumulated on plate and thin sauce with up to 1/4 cup water if necessary.
  • Spoon sauce over steaks and noodles.

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