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Filet Mignon With Mushrooms And Creamy Madeira Sauce

This is a wonderful steak recipe. You can omit the cayenne if desired, my family loves spicy so i add it in.

Steps

In a large skillet melt 3 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil.
Add in the sliced fresh mushrooms and saute until they release their liquid and are tender.
Add in 1 / 4 cup shallots and garlic.
Saute for about 3 minutes.
Stir in fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a bowl.
Add in another 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper , then add to skillet and cook until desired doneness.
Add in the remaining 1 / 4 cup shallots to the skillet.
Saute for 2 minutes , then add in maderia and beef broth , then bring to a boil , simmer uncovered until reduced to about 2 / 3 cup.
Add in the whipping cream and cayenne boil until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add / stir in the mushroom mixture.
Season with salt and pepper.
Return the steaks to the skillet and cook until heated through.
Transfer to plates and spoon the sauce over.

Ingredients

butter, oil, white button mushrooms, shallot, fresh garlic, fresh thyme, filet mignon steaks, madeira wine, beef broth, whipping cream, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper