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Beef Tenderloin Steak With Mushrooms and Madeira

By Kittencalskitchen on November 21, 2005

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10 Reviews
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  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
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About This Recipe

"Beef tenderloin is also called Filet Mignon or Porterhouse, this is an amazing steak recipe that can be doubled if desired. Next to grilled steak this is my favorite recipe to use for a top quality cut of beef steak, just try this, and it will become your favorite! I have also used dry sherry in place of the Madeira wine, and it worked fine, but Madeira is better."

Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 14 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced ( can use more)
    • 2 -3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped ( or to taste)
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 4 (5 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks ( about 1-inch thick)
    • 1/2 cup madeira wine
    • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
    • 1/2 cup whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon flour, mixed with
    • 1 tablespoon melted butter, to create a roux
    • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat (I make this on my electric frypan).
  2. Add in the mushrooms; saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
  3. Add in shallots with HALF the minced garlic; saute for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add in thyme and season with salt and pepper; transfer the mushrooms to a bowl.
  5. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Season steaks with salt and pepper, and add to skillet.
  7. Cook the steaks to desired doneness (I cook them about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare).
  8. Transfer the steaks to a plate.
  9. Add in remaining 1/4 cup shallots and garlic to the same skillet; sate for about 2 minutes.
  10. Add in Madeira and boil until reduced by half (this should take about 3 minutes).
  11. Add in broth and boil until the mixture is reduced to about 2/3 cup (this should take about 6 minutes).
  12. Add in cream and boil for about 2 minutes.
  13. This is optional, do this only for a thicker sauce: in a small cup using a small whisk, mix together melted butter with 1 tablespoon flour; add to the simmering cream sauce; stir until thickened.
  14. Stir in the mushroom mixture, and then season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  15. Return the steaks to skillet and cook until heated through (about 1 minute).
  16. Transfer to plates and spoon the sauce over.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (424 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving
%
Calories 764.1
 
Calories from Fat 595
77%
Amount Per Serving
%
Total Fat 66.2g
101%
Saturated Fat 30.4g
152%
Cholesterol 179.8mg
59%
Sugars 1.9 g
Sodium 404.0mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
4%
Sugars 1.9 g
7%
Protein 30.2g
60%

Reviews

  • "This was our main Christmas dish this year! Very tender and delicious!
    I had to change the recipe as I prepared this in the house of my parents and not everything was available.
    Instead of 1/2 cup Madeira wine I used 1/4 cup brandy and 1/4 cup of martini white (!)
    And instead of 1 1/2 cups beef broth, 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon flour I used 2 cups of milk, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of broth beef broth base (powdered).
    This came out perfect!
    Thanks a lot posting this recipe."

    By awalde on December 25, 2010 | 1175122

  • "I'm not much for red meat, but this recipe is fantastic. I did not have Madeira, so I used brandy, instead. I omitted the dairy due to a lactose-intolerant family member, and the sauce was still delicious. Five stars, for sure."

    By Azriel31 on January 13, 2011 | 1181793

  • "Wow!! I made the Madeira sauce for a Beef Wellington recipe I have. The Madeira sauce made the meal! I actually enjoyed the sauce more than the beef! Thanks Kittencal."

    By Josie #5 on November 16, 2009 | 990545

  • "DH and I loved this tasty dish. Wonderful flavor, and it was not difficult to prepare despite the longer list of steps. Used the madeira wine and halved all ingredients to serve 2. We will definitely make this dish again. Thanks, Kitten!"

    By Dr. Jenny on July 30, 2008 | 680624
  • By Devin71 on March 08, 2008 | 594080

  • "I made this wonderful dish for dinner tonight. I followed the recipe using dry thyme. I did use Medeira wine. It tasted like we were in a fancy, expensive steak house. Eveyone loved it. The sauce is so good. If you like Filet you will love this recipe. thanks for sharing it."

    By Robyn:) on November 15, 2006 | 335341

  • "Very tasty. I thought I had Madeira, but it was actually Marsala wine; turned out great anyway. Easy too. It's a keeper. Thanks. BTW - It didn't actually cause me any problems, but the 1/4 cup shallots mentioned in step 9 doesn't appear in the ingredients list."

    By littleturtle on November 12, 2006 | 334139

  • "YUMMY! Even the kids loved it! Thank you! I ended up using the Sherry instead of the Madeira and it was great, cant wait to try it with the Madeira!"

    By Shutterbug 5466 on September 13, 2006 | 312037

  • "Excellent excellent meal!!! I doubled the sauce ingredients for additional gravy. I used fresh thyne and the rest followed as per your instructions. We all LOVED this!!!! Thanks for another fabulous recipe!!! Karen"

    By kzbhansen on January 27, 2006 | 242862

  • "Kittencal this was wonderful and a little unusual! I didn't use the thyme - personal preference. It was delish, oh so good. Thank you so much for posting! I am so happy - I got to be the first to review it. I love filet mignon in any way shape or form. Thanks again, Diane."

    By Manami on November 22, 2005 | 223052
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