Elegant Filet of Beef

An impressive beef dish for company or for two. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans almondine for a spectacular dinner presentation.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce)  beef tenderloin steaks
•  salt and black pepper (to season)
• 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 8  ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup brandy, warmed
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 8  ounces  pate (goose or chicken liver)
• 1⁄2 cup  cream
• 1  tablespoon  prepared horseradish

Directions

1. Season steaks with salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Add butter to skillet. When melted, add steaks and cook to medium-rare, about 3 min each side. Remove from pan and keep warm.
3. Add mushrooms; saute for 5 minutes. Pour brandy over and carefully ignite away from flame. Once flame is out, add lemon juice to mushrooms, transfer to a dish and keep warm.
4. Add pate and cream to the skillet, wisk together until smooth. Add horseradish and combine to form sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Place steaks on a serving plate, top with mushrooms and sauce.