Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini) Recipe

Name: Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MEAT; 4 (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 garlic clove, 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

Servings: persons

FOR THE MEAT
4 (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 garlic clove, 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

1
While heating the oil and 1 T of butter in a large saute pan over medium high heat, season the tenderloins with cracked black pepper and salt.
2
Place the tenderloins in the hot pan and saute for 4 minutes, then turn and saute 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 saute for 2 minutes.
7
Add the minced garlic and saute 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.

637

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MEAT, 4 (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, and more.

Yes, Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini) falls under the General 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.

Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini)

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