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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the beef all over with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
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Add the oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
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Add the butter and swirl to melt.
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Add the beef and sear until mahogany brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven.
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Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125 degrees F. for medium-rare, about 25 minutes.
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Transfer the roast to a cutting board, tent it very loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Slice crosswise, arrange on a platter, and serve with the mushroom ragout.
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1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, or white button
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2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium shallot or 1/2 small onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
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1/2 cup Madeira, vermouth, or white wine
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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Clean the mushrooms by brushing with a kitchen towel or a brush to remove any loose dirt.
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Remove the shiitake stems and discard.
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Trim the dry ends off the cremini and white mushroom stems.
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Quarter all the mushrooms and put in a bowl.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the mushrooms and spread them out evenly in the pan, increase the heat to high.
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Let the mushrooms cook undisturbed until they brown, then shake the pan to turn them over.
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Add the additional butter along the sides of the pan as the mushrooms cook if the pan seems very dry.
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Continue to cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
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Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
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Season the mushrooms with the salt and pepper and add the thyme.
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Pull the pan off the heat and add the Madeira or the wine.
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Return pan to the heat and scrape up any of the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
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Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
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Remove from the heat and serve.
