Elegant Filet of Beef

Name: Elegant Filet of Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks; salt and black pepper (to season); 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 tablespoon butter; 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup brandy, warmed; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 8 ounces pate (goose or chicken liver); 1/2 cup cream; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

Submitted by KelBel

"An impressive beef dish for company or for two. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans almondine for a spectacular dinner presentation."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt and black pepper (to season)
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
¹⁄₄ cup brandy, warmed
¹⁄₂ lemon, juice of
8 ounces pate (goose or chicken liver)
¹⁄₂ cup cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

directions

Season steaks with salt, pepper and garlic.
Add butter to skillet. When melted, add steaks and cook to medium-rare, about 3 min each side. Remove from pan and keep warm.
Add mushrooms; saute for 5 minutes. Pour brandy over and carefully ignite away from flame. Once flame is out, add lemon juice to mushrooms, transfer to a dish and keep warm.
Add pate and cream to the skillet, wisk together until smooth. Add horseradish and combine to form sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Place steaks on a serving plate, top with mushrooms and sauce.