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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Filet Mignon in Mushroom Brandy Cream Sauce

Dining Al fresco 




Total time: 50 min ,Prep time: 20 min






1 tbsp olive oil
4 steaks (filet Mignon, 1to1-1/2 inch thick)
salt
pepper
2 cups fresh portabella mushrooms (sliced)           
1 large shallot or 2 small chopped finely
1 clove of garlic minced
1/3 cup brandy
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp. chopped fresh Thyme
2 tbsp. butter



Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the steaks with the salt and pepper as desired. Add the steaks to the hot skillet and sear two to three mins. on each side until lightly browned. Transfer to oven while still in cast iron skillet and bake uncovered in a 375 preheated oven, 13- minutes for medium, 10- minutes for medium rare doneness.

Cook mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until just tender. Remove from heat and add the brandy, return to heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the whipping cream and fresh Thyme, and bring just to boiling. Boil gently about 8 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired, finish sauce by adding butter and stir till blended.

 Place steaks on platter, tent with foil, and let the steaks rest for at least 5 mins. before serving.To serve, spoon the sauce over the meat with extra in a bowl to pass.

*Can also add Gorgonzola cheese for an added twist.

Recipe adapted from Yummly





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