FILLET OF BEEF IN PUFF PASTRY WITH SAUCE MADEIRA

Steps:

• FILET OF BEEF WITH PUFF PASTRY:.
• In a large skillet, over high heat, saute tournedos in 3 tablespoons butter for 30 seconds on each side.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• In the same skillet, with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, cook shallots and mushrooms until all liquid evaporates.
• Add cream, salt and pepper.
• Reduce over moderate heat to a thick puree.
• Cool.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Divide pastry into 6 equal portions.
• On a lightly floured board, roll out each portion to a rectangle approximately 6 by 12 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
• Place each tournedo on one side of a pastry rectangle, leaving enough room to fold over.
• Top each tournedos with mushroom puree.
• Brush edges of the pastry with egg wash and then fold it over and shape it to the contours of the meat.
• Cut away excess pastry and decorate as desired.
• Glaze the tops of the pastry with egg wash.
• Bake the tournedos 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
• Arrange each tournedo on a heated plate and garnish with watercress.
• Pour (very lightly) the sauce Madeira around the tournedos.
• SAUCE MADEIRA:.
• In a saucepan, bring Madeira, shallots, and thyme to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook until only 1/3 cup remains.
• Add the stock; continue to reduce, over medium heat, until slightly thickened.
• Whisk in the butter.
• Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.