Medallions of Beef with Mushrooms

Name: Medallions of Beef with Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters asparagus tips (from about 1 pound asparagus); 680 grams beef tenderloin steaks; 2 Tbsps Cognac or brandy; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 79 milliliters Madeira; 340 grams mushrooms, stemmed and caps thickly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 larges shallots, minced; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter

Medallions of Beef with Mushrooms might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 41g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 397 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A mixture of asparagus tips, dijon mustard, madeira, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the cognac you could follow this main course with the Cognac Butterscotch Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large nonreactive skillet, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

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Add the asparagus tips and boil over high heat until just tender, about 3 minutes.

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Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to refresh.

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Season the steaks with salt and pepper.

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Heat the oil in the skillet over moderately high heat until almost smoking.

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Add 1/2 tablespoon of the butter and when the foam subsides, add the steaks and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.

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Remove the skillet from the heat and pour in the Cognac; stand back in case it ignites. Return the skillet to moderately high heat and turn the steaks to coat. Cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.

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Transfer the steaks to a plate. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in the skillet.

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Add the mushrooms and saut over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 6 minutes.

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Add 1 tablespoon butter and the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallots soften, about 4 minutes. Increase the heat to moderately high and add the asparagus tips.

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Pour in the Madeira and boil until reduced by one-third, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the mustard and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter.

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