Beef Medallions with Saucy Shiitakes Recipe

Name: Beef Medallions with Saucy Shiitakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 4 beef tenderloin medallions (about 4 ounces each), patted dry; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (about 12 medium), stemmed; 2 shallots, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Cognac or other brandy, or Madeira; 1/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 3 tablespoons light sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 beef tenderloin medallions (about 4 ounces each), patted dry
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (about 12 medium), stemmed
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup Cognac or other brandy, or Madeira
1/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet (ideally not nonstick) over medium-high heat.
2
Season the beef with salt and pepper.
3
Add the medallions to the pan and cook about 3 minutes on each side, for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
4
Remove beef from pan and set on plates or a platter in a warm spot.
5
Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the skillet.
6
Add the shiitakes and cook over medium-low heat, until soft, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the shallots, garlic, and salt and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
8
Pull the skillet from the heat, add the Cognac, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits that cling to the pan.
9
Return to the heat and cook until the liquid is reduced, about 1 minute.
10
(If you are cooking over a gas flame the alcohol may flame, simply cook until the flames die down.)
11
Add the chicken broth, and cook until saucy, about 2 minutes more.
12
Remove from the heat, stir in the sour cream and parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
13
Spoon mushrooms and sauce over the medallions and serve.

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 4 beef tenderloin medallions (about 4 ounces each), patted dry, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Beef Medallions with Saucy Shiitakes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Medallions with Saucy Shiitakes

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