Filet Mignon Steak and Mushrooms in Sherry Wine Sauce
Nancy Blackstone
This fabulous filet mignon steak and mushrooms in sherry wine sauce tastes as delicious as it looks. It is fast and easy to prepare, and its tenderness and flavor will leave your guests in awe.
41-inch thick filet mignon steaksroughly 4-5 oz. each
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
4tablespoonsbutterdivided in half
6ouncessliced fresh mushrooms
¼cupdiced yellow onion
1cloveminced garlic
½cupbeef broth
¼cupcooking sherry
2teaspoonscornstarch
2teaspoonscold water
Instructions
Remove steaks from refrigerator, salt and pepper them, then let them sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
In a large non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add steaks to pan; cook over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches desired doneness. Remove steaks from pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
Using the same pan, melt the additional 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the mushrooms, onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the broth and sherry to the pan. Mix the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of cold water and whisk into pan. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute, whisking constantly.
Return steaks to pan for 30 seconds, then remove to platter or plates for serving. Spoon mushroom wine sauce over the top of the steaks.
Notes
1. If using minced garlic from a jar, use 1 teaspoon2. You can substitute low sodium beef broth if you prefer3. Make sure steaks are uniform in size and weight, and not more than an inch thick for even cooking