Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings

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   In medium iron skillet, melt half the butter in half the oil until hot.

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   Add mushrooms and saute quickly, about 5 minutes.

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   Remove with slotted spoon.

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   Add remaining butter and oil over high heat.

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   Pat filets dry.

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   Brown filets well, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.

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   Cook to desired doneness.

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   Remove from skillet to a platter and keep warm.

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   Pour nearly all fat from skillet and add beef broth.

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    Boil over high heat, scraping the pan.

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    Cook until reduced to 2 Tbs.

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    Add wine, thyme, salt & pepper.

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    Add mushrooms and heat through.

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    Serve mushroom sauce on top of steak.

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    Fried Sweet Potato Shoestrings Run 2-3 large sweet potatoes through a food processor with the blade set to julienne.

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    Rinse well to remove the extra starch.

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    Pat dry with paper towels.

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    Fry the sweet potatoes in very hot vegetable oil just a few seconds until golden.

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    Drain on brown paper.

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    Sprinkle lightly with salt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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