Medallions of Beef Forestiere Recipe

Name: Medallions of Beef Forestiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds beef, tenderloin each about 1/4 pound; 1 x salt optional, to taste; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped; 6 ounces mushrooms fresh, thinly sliced (oyster, shiitake or morels, if possible); 1/2 cup red wine dry; 1 cup beef stock or beef broth, prefer veal stock if possible; 1/4 cup madeira wine or vermouth; 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds beef, tenderloin each about 1/4 pound
1 x salt optional, to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
6 ounces mushrooms fresh, thinly sliced (oyster, shiitake or morels, if possible)
1/2 cup red wine dry
1 cup beef stock or beef broth, prefer veal stock if possible
1/4 cup madeira wine or vermouth
4 tablespoons butter at room temperature

1
Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in saucepan and add shallots and garlic.
3
Cook briefly, stirring and add sliced mushrooms.
4
Cook, stirring about 3 minutes.
5
Add 1/2 the dry red wine and stir.
6
Cook until reduced almost by half.
7
Add beef or veal broth.
8
Bring to boil and add the remaining dry red wine and the Madeira wine.
9
Cook until reduced by half.
10
There should be about 1 1/4 cups.
11
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in heavy skillet and add beef.
12
Cook the meat on one side about 2 to 3 minutes or until browned.
13
Turn and cook other side 2 to 3 minutes.
14
Transfer meat to warm platter.
15
Add mushroom sauce to skillet and stir to dissolve the brown particles that may cling to edge of skillet.
16
Swirl 4 tablespoons butter into sauce.
17
Serve on top of tenderloins.

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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 1/2 pounds beef, tenderloin each about 1/4 pound, 1 x salt optional, to taste, 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Medallions of Beef Forestiere 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.

Medallions of Beef Forestiere

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