Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 30, 2002 18:47:57 GMT -6
Here is a gourmet recipe that is sure to impress everyone. Or it could be the perfect romantic dinner. Enjoy!
Ingredients
6 (6-ounce) beef tenderloin fillets
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, sliced
1/3 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ounces Stilton or blue cheese, crumbled and divided
Garnish: fresh tarragon sprigs
Preparation
Rub fillets with tarragon and pepper.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium- high heat. Cook fillets 4 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in skillet. Add mushrooms, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add wine (or beef broth), and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Stir in sour cream. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese into sauce, stirring until melted.
Arrange fillets on a serving platter, and drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and garnish, if desired.