Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Madeira

Note: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

·         3 tablespoons butter

·         2 tablespoons olive oil

·         12 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced

·         1/2 cup minced shallots (about 3)

·         4 garlic cloves, minced

·         1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

·         4 5-ounce filet mignon steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick)

·         1/2 cup Madeira

·         1 1/2 cups canned beef broth

·         1/2 cup whipping cream

Preparation

1.    Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup shallots and half of garlic and sauté until shallots are soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl.

2.    Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plate. Add remaining 1/4 cup shallots and garlic to same skillet. Sauté 2 minutes. Add Madeira and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth and boil until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes. Add cream and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return steaks to skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.