Beef Tenderloin With Morels And Tarragon Marsala Sauce Recipes

TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH MUSHROOM, MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add leek and garlic and saute until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and saute until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Add Marsala and stock and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until butter is melted and well incorporated.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• While sauce is cooking, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
• Brush steaks with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Place steaks on plates.
• Spoon sauce and mushrooms over and serve.

ROAST FILLET OF BEEF WITH MUSHROOM-TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F degrees.
• Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
• Pat beef dry.
• Add to skillet and brown on all sides, turning frequently, about 7 minutes.
• Place rack in roasting pan.
• Transfer beef to rack.
• Roast about 25 minutes for rare, or longer, if desired.
• Pour oil from skillet.
• Add butter and melt over medium-low heat.
• Add shallots and saute 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms, tarragon and salt.
• Increase heat to medium, cover and cook until mushrooms release their juices, stirring once or twice, about 6 minutes.
• Add wine and bring to boil.
• Boil uncovered until almost no liquid remains, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in 1 cup stock.
• Stir cornstarch and remaining ¼ cup stock in small bowl.
• Add cornstarch to mushroom sauce and bring to boil; stirring constantly.
• Boil until thickened, about 1 minute.
• Cut beef into ½ inch slices.
• Overlap slices on plates.
• Spoon sauce over and serve.
• This is excellent served with Scalloped Potatoes with Cream and Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Crumbs (in my recipes).

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MORELS AND TARRAGON-MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• If using dried morels, place in 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough hot water to reach 1 1/2-cup mark; let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Cut morels in half if large.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; add morels and green onions and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, 1 tablespoon tarragon, Marsala, and reserved 1/2 cup morel soaking liquid or beef broth; simmer until thickened to light sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over steaks, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon, and serve.