FILETS MIGNONS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

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Categories     Beef     Mushroom     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Steak     Bacon     Brandy     Winter     Anniversary     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 slice bacon
1 small garlic clove, mashed to a paste
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 white mushrooms (about 1/4 pound), sliced thin
2 tablespoons Cognac or other brandy
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
2 filet mignons, each about 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • In an 8-inch skillet, preferable cast-iron, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off excess fat from skillet. Crumble bacon and reserve.
  • In skillet cook garlic in 1 tablespoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until liquid from mushrooms starts to evaporate. Add Cognac or other brandy and boil until nearly evaporated. Stir in water, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce and boil until sauce is thickened slightly. Transfer sauce to a small saucepan and stir in reserved bacon and parsley. Keep sauce warm.
  • Pat filets mignons dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. In skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and sauté filets mignons 4 minutes. Sear sides slightly and turn filets over. Sauté 3 to 3 1/2 minutes more for medium-rare meat. Divide filets between 2 plates and spoon sauce over them.

GREEN BANGLA Song
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Gaming Iliyas 0
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Jean Marie Miller
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This is the best filet mignon recipe I've ever tried.


Maryan Ali
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this recipe. The mushroom sauce was amazing.


Eric Kennedy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Sumina Khatri
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Micah
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This recipe is a great option for a special occasion dinner.


cholistani Munda
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak and mushroom sauce.


Isac Monis
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the final product was worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce was amazing.


inocent Nobe
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The steak was a bit tough, but the mushroom sauce was very good.


Ricky Burdette
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This was my first time making filet mignon and it turned out perfectly. The steak was tender and juicy, and the mushroom sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce is to die for.


Nabeyat Kemal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the mushroom sauce was rich and creamy.


Mila Barua
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The steak was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Randy Bunn
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I made this for a special occasion dinner and it was a hit! The steak was tender and juicy, and the mushroom sauce was divine. Will definitely be making this again.


Mdjoy Hossen
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This filet mignon recipe is a keeper! The mushroom sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection. My family loved it!