Fillets of Beef, Mushroom Sauce
This elegant recipe transforms tender beef fillets into a rich and satisfying dish, perfect for a special occasion. The savory mushroom sauce, infused with a hint of spice, complements the succulent beef, creating a classic flavor profile. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 slices Beef fillet
- 2 tablespoonfuls Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 tablespoonfuls Flour
- 1/2 cup Brown stock
- 1/2 cup Mushroom liquid (from can)
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 3 drops Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 bottle Mushrooms, halved
Instructions
- 1Cut six slices crosswise from a neatly trimmed fillet of beef, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. This will take about 5 minutes.
- 2Melt 2 tablespoonfuls of butter in a hot skillet or blazer. Add the beef slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning every 10 seconds to ensure even cooking. Season with salt when the beef is half cooked.
- 3In another skillet or blazer, melt 2 tablespoonfuls of butter. Add 4 tablespoonfuls of flour and cook until browned. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of brown stock and 1/2 cup of mushroom liquid. Season to taste with Kitchen Bouquet, salt, and a few drops of Tabasco sauce. Add the halved mushrooms.
- 4Serve the beef fillets immediately, topped with the hot mushroom sauce.