Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini) recipe perfect for a fancy dinner
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Moderate

Rating

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Ingredients

4 center cut beef tenderloin steaks ( can use sirloin steaks , but of course , it 's not the same )
4 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soft butter
6 ounces cremini mushrooms ( the Italian brown ones )
1 shallot , peeled and minced
1 garlic clove , peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon basil , chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons soft butter , unsalted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
680
Sugar
2g
Fat
52g
Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (With Cremini) is a classic dish with a modern twist, perfect for a fancy dinner or a special occasion. The dish features the tender beef steak coated with Cracked black pepper, adding a bit of heat to the meat's flavor. It is then plated with a creamy mushroom sauce made by sautéing cremini mushrooms, shallots, and garlic and then simmering them with heavy cream and butter until it thickens. The addition of basil provides a touch of freshness to the dish. The combination of the well-seasoned meat and the creamy sauce makes this dish a mouth-watering experience.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.Season the beef tenderloin steaks with kosher salt and Cracked black pepper.
3.In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook them for 4 minutes per side to get a nice crust.
4.Finish cooking steaks in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until desired doneness.
5.While the steaks cook, in the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced shallots and garlic, cooking until tender and fragrant.
6.Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and sauté over high heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
7.Stir in heavy cream and black pepper, bring the mushrooms and cream to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8.Take the skillet off the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of soft unsalted butter and chopped basil.
9.Plate the steaks and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce on top of each steak.

PROS

These Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions are a perfect meal for a fancy dinner or special occasion, impressing everyone at the table.
The combination of tender meat and creamy mushroom sauce will leave even the toughest critics satisfied.

CONS

The dish may require more time than regular meat dishes, and a moderate level of cooking skills.
Also, it may not be suitable for people watching their fat intake because of the richness of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish has a good level of protein coming from the beef steak and some health benefits from the cremini mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms are known for their high nutritional profile, providing copper, potassium, B vitamins, and dietary fiber. They are also one of the richest sources of the antioxidant ergothioneine, known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

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