Filet Mignon En Phyllo Avec Sauce Madere

This is an impressive variation of beef wellington. Great for a romantic dinner or dinner party. Prep and cook times approximate.

Steps

Oil a large heavy skillet and in it sear the fillets over high heat for 1 minute per side.

Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

In the same skillet saute the mushrooms , ham and shallots , in 2 tablespoons of butter for about 5 minutes.

Add the mustard and sherry.

Cook and stir a few more minutes to form a moist paste.

Set aside.

Brush 1 sheet of phyllo dough with butter and place another sheet on top.

Repeat this three more times , ending up with 4 stacks.

On each stack of phyllo , place 2 tablespoons of mushroom mixture in the center and top with 1 fillet.

Wrap the phyllo around the fillets and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.

Brush with melted butter and bake at 450f for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meat will be medium rare.

For the sauce , blend pan juices from meat with broth , madeira and bovril.

Bring to a boil , reduce heat , add lemon juice and let simmer for 5 minutes , stirring occasionally.

Remove skillet from heat and swirl in b.

Ingredients

beef tenderloin steaks, salt and pepper, fresh mushrooms, cooked ham, shallots, butter, dijon mustard, dry sherry, phyllo dough, beef broth, madeira wine, beef extract, lemon, juice of