CRACKED BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED BEEF MEDALLIONS (WITH CREMINI)

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Categories     Beef

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE MEAT
2 (8 ounce) center cut beef tenderloin steaks (can use sirloin steaks, but of course, it's not the same)
4 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soft butter
FOR THE CREAM SAUCE
6 ounces cremini mushrooms (the Italian brown ones)
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons soft butter, unsalted

Steps:

  • 1. While heating the oil and 1 T of butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat, season the tenderloins with cracked black pepper and salt. 2. Place the tenderloins in the hot pan and sauté for 4 minutes, then turn and sauté for 3 minutes. 3. Cover with foil and set aside. 4. Slice mushrooms and set aside. 5. Heat 2 T soft butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. 6. When hot, add shallots and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes. 7. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes soft. 8. Add the heavy cream and steak juice from set-aside plate and reduce by one-third. 9. Season with salt and pepper. 10. Finally, add the basil and keep warm. 11. Have little hope of keeping your arteries open while enjoying this awesome dish.

dishmika shehan
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The beef medallions were cooked perfectly and the cremini mushrooms were delicious.


Weki Brother
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I loved the cremini mushrooms in this recipe. They were so flavorful and added a nice texture to the dish.


Mahmud Sulaiman rahama
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I doubled the recipe and it fed my family of four with leftovers. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Praise Idahosa
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I used a different type of mushroom in this recipe and it turned out just as well. I think any kind of mushroom would work well with this dish.


Antony Ahiavi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The beef medallions were melt-in-your-mouth tender.


zoe zoe
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I was skeptical about the cracked black pepper crust, but it turned out to be delicious. It added a nice kick of flavor to the beef.


Naseer Uddin
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover steak or roast beef.


Christi Jones
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This dish was a hit with my family. The kids loved the beef medallions and the adults enjoyed the cremini mushrooms. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Aryan Patel
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but this recipe changed my mind. The cracked black pepper crust was flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Malik Kamran
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef medallions were so tender and juicy, and the cremini mushrooms added a lovely earthy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sammi Snyder
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great weeknight meal that's both satisfying and delicious.


sojib sr2003
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Naze Ali
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Amazingly tender and flavorful! The cracked black pepper crust added a fantastic depth of flavor to the beef medallions. The cremini mushrooms were a perfect accompaniment.


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