Beef Tenderloin with Shiitake Mushroom and Red Wine Sauce

Tenderloins seasoned with salt and pepper and pan fried. Steaks are topped with chopped shiitake mushrooms, and sauce prepared from dark red wine, minced shallot, and balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients -

Steaks:
4 Beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) Steaks, 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon Fresh Ground Black Peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Shiitake Mushroom Red Wine Sauce:
3 ounces chopped Shiitake Mushroom Caps
1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup minced Shallots
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup Dark Red Wine
1 cup Beef Broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Tomato Paste
1/8 teaspoon Rosemary
1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

 
Preparation:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mushrooms and flour and toss to coat.

2. Set aside.

3. Combine the red wine, shallot and balsamic vinegar in a medium skillet.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has begun to thicken.

5. Reduce the heat.

6. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and rosemary.

7. Stir to combine.

8. Cook for 1 minute.

9. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes or until tender.

10. Stir in the Dijon mustard.

11. Remove from the heat and set aside.

12. Sprinkle the steaks with crushed black pepper and salt.

13. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

14. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the steak has reached the desired doneness.

15. Pour the mushroom sauce over the steaks and serve.

 



Steak Tips
Tender Cuts of Beef
The more tender cuts of beef are the ribs (rib roast); short loin (top loin strip steaks, T-bone steak, porterhouse steak and beef tenderloin roast); and top loin portions (top sirloin steak, boneless). Tender cuts of beef should be cooked using a dry-cooking method.

Steak Tips
Preparing Filet Mignon
When cooking filet mignon, be careful not to overcook it. Some cooks suggest it should not be cooked more than medium-rare because it dries out easily and becomes tough to chew.

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