Beef Tenderloin In Mushroom Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 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.