Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Marsala Sauce



 Filet mignon (French for "cute fillet" or "dainty fillet") is a steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, or psoas major of the beef carcass, usually a steer or heifer. In French this cut can also be called filet de bœuf, which translates in English to beef filet.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4



Ingredients:

4 filets mignon 
Salt and black pepper to taste 
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup Marsala wine
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon butter

Method:

 Bring filets to room temperature and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large, heavy skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the filets and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness. Remove filets from the skillet and keep warm.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for approximately 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with the Marsala wine. After 30 seconds, add the Balsamic vinegar and heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat and add the green onion slices. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Ladle sauce over filet mignons and serve.

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