Stew And Marianne Leonards Medallions Of Beef Forestiere Recipes

PAN-ROASTED BEEF MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• NOTE: Use herbs such as sage, thyme, rosemary, and Italian parsley.
• Place beef medallions on a small flat dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons olive oil over top, along with herbs of choice and garlic.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before roasting.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Bring a sauté pan to high heat. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Sprinkle pepper on medallions and sear until they are a rich brown color, about 2 minutes per side.
• Lightly sprinkle with salt and place in oven for about 8 minutes for medium rare; remove from oven to a warm place to rest the meat for another 5 minutes.
• Prep time does not include overnight refrigeration.

BEEF MEDALLIONS AND MUSHROOMS IN RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Start by cutting the tenderloin into 6 equal pieces, then flatten each piece using a mallet or heavy weight until each piece is 1/4 inch thick.
• Season with the salt and pepper.
• In a medium skillet, melt a tablespooon of butter over med-high heat.
• Add the beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until outside is brown but inside is still very pink, about 2 minutes on each side.
• After browning remove each tenderloin from pan and keep warm.
• Add remaining butter to skillet, and when melted, add mushrooms and shallots.
• Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over the mixture, and cook until deep brown, about 4 minutes longer.
• Add vinegar, garlic, herbs, and flour and stir one minute, until liquid is absorbed.
• Add broth and wine, and bring to a boil.
• Cook until liquid is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
• Return beef to the pan, and heat through, about 1 minute.
• Arrange beef on plate and spoon sauce and mushrooms over.

STEW AND MARIANNE LEONARD'S MEDALLIONS OF BEEF FORESTIERE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper.
• Heat one tablespoon of the clarified butter in a saucepan and add the shallots and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring, about three minutes.
• Add half of the dry red wine and stir. Cook until reduced almost by half and add the veal broth or beef broth. Bring to the boil and add the remaining dry red wine and the Madeira wine. Cook until reduced by half. There should be about one and one-quarter cups.
• Heat the remaining one tablespoon clarified butter in a heavy skillet and add the beef. Cook the meat on one side for two to three minutes or until nicely browned. Turn the pieces and cook two to three minutes on the second side to the desired degree of doneness. Transfer the meat to a warm platter.
• Add the mushroom sauce to the skillet and stir to dissolve the brown particles that may cling to the bottom of the skillet.
• Swirl the soft butter into the sauce. Spoon an equal amount of the sauce onto six warmed plates. Top each with one piece of beef and garnish with basil sprigs.