Description
I've had this recipe for at least 20 years and finally tried it last year…….yyyyuuuummmmmmyyyy! It is definitely a 5 star recipe. The filets are cooked on the stove and finished in the oven, you won't believe how wonderful they are!!
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Filet Mignon Steaks
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh Mushrooms
- Green Onions
- Brandy
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Butter
Instructions
- Do not substitute ingredients!
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Season both sides of the steaks with the salt and pepper as desired
- Add the steaks to the hot skillet and sear two minuntes on each side until lightly browned
- Transfer to an oven proof baking dish and bake uncovered in a 400 preheated oven 10-13 minutes for medium-medium rare doneness
- Cook mushrooms and green onions in the same skillet over medium heat until just tender
- Remove from heat and add the brandy, return to heat and simmer for 4 minutes
- Add the whipping cream and bring just to boiling
- Boil gently about 8 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired, finish sauce by adding butter and stir till blended
- To serve, place steaks on a warm platter and spoon the sauce over the meat