Filets Mignons with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Filets Mignons with Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In an 8-inch skillet, preferable cast-iron, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.
2
Pour off excess fat from skillet.
3
Crumble bacon and reserve.
4
In skillet cook garlic in 1 tablespoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
5
Add mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until liquid from mushrooms starts to evaporate.
6
Add Cognac or other brandy and boil until nearly evaporated.
7
Stir in water, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce and boil until sauce is thickened slightly.
8
Transfer sauce to a small saucepan and stir in reserved bacon and parsley.
9
Keep sauce warm.
10
Pat filets mignons dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
11
In skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and saute filets mignons 4 minutes.
12
Sear sides slightly and turn filets over.
13
Saute 3 to 3 1/2 minutes more for medium-rare meat.
14
Divide filets between 2 plates and spoon sauce over them.

137

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Filets Mignons with Mushroom Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Filets Mignons with Mushroom Sauce

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