Z'Tejas Smothered Filet Mignon Recipe

Name: Z'Tejas Smothered Filet Mignon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filet; 4 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets; 4 tablespoons seasoning, such as Spice Hunter's Steak & Chop, Grill & Broil; 2 cups mixed mushrooms, of your choice (such as shitakes, oyster, button); 2 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; Ancho or Anaheim Horseradish Sauce; 3 anaheim chilies, split, de-veined and seeded (you may use anchos or Poblanos, if available); 3 shallots, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cups red wine; 3/4 cup beef stock; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup horseradish; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with; 2 teaspoons water; 1 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

Filet
4 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets
4 tablespoons seasoning, such as Spice Hunter's Steak & Chop, Grill & Broil
2 cups mixed mushrooms, of your choice (such as shitakes, oyster, button)
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Ancho or Anaheim Horseradish Sauce
3 anaheim chilies, split, de-veined and seeded (you may use anchos or Poblanos, if available)
3 shallots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups red wine
3/4 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup horseradish
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
2 teaspoons water
1 1/2 cups water

1
To prepare Ancho/Anaheim Horseradish:
2
Put olive oil in pan and saute peppers, shallots and garlic over low heat, covered, until soft but not browned.
3
Add red wine and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaves, horseradish and simmer 30 minutes.
5
In a small jar, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and shake. Add the cornstarch mixture and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water to thicken the sauce. Strain mixture through a fine-sieved colander.
6
To prepare steaks:
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Season steaks with seasoning mixture.
8
Grill steaks on both sides or broil to desired doneness.
9
While steak is grilling, in a skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons butter, the 2 cups of ancho sauce and the mushrooms until the mushrooms are softened.
10
Add cream to mushroom mix and simmer just until warmed.
11
Pour mushroom sauce mixture over steaks and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filet, 4 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets, 4 tablespoons seasoning, such as Spice Hunter's Steak & Chop, Grill & Broil, 2 cups mixed mushrooms, of your choice (such as shitakes, oyster, button), and more.

Yes, Z'Tejas Smothered Filet Mignon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Z'Tejas Smothered Filet Mignon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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