Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce

Name: Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided; 2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick) or 2 beef tenderloin fillets (1 inch thick); 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 2/3 cup chicken broth or 2/3 cup beef broth; 1/8 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"A no fuss special meal for two."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 2

ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick) or 2 beef tenderloin fillets (1 inch thick)
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
²⁄₃ cup chicken broth or 2/3 cup beef broth
¹⁄₈ teaspoon browning sauce (optional)

directions

In a skillet, heat oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Cook steaks for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat is done as desired (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. To pan juices, add mushrooms, onions and remaining butter; saute until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; gradually stir in broth until smooth. Add browning sauce if desired. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Spoon over the steaks. Serve immediately.