Bistro Beef And Mushrooms

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (1/4 lb) beef tenderloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 lb. total)
• 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard or 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (crimini, shitake, portobello, or button, about 3 cups)
• 1/3 cup dry red wine or 1/3 cup sherry wine
• 1 tablespoon wine worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

Recipe

• 1 trim fat from steaks and spread mustard evenly over both sides. in a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. add steaks; cook until desired doneness, turning once halfway through cooking (7–10 minutes for medium rare or 10–12 minutes for medium). transfer to serving platter and keep warm.
• 2 add the reminaing tablespoon oil to drippings in skillet. add mushrooms; cook and stir for 4 minutes. stir in wine, worcestershires sauce, and thyme. simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. spoon over steaks.