Fillet Steak With Morel Mushroom And Wine Sauce

Fillet Steak With Morel Mushroom And Wine Sauce
  • Author: BBC Food

Tender beef fillet steaks are seasoned and cooked to perfection in this elegant recipe. Served with a rich and flavorful morel mushroom red wine sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal to a gourmet experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 x 225g/8oz beef fillet steaks
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 115g/4oz morel
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 200ml/7fl oz red wine
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Rub the beef fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper and brush with two tablespoons of the oil. Heat a frying pan until smoking and add the steaks, frying for 3-4 minutes on both sides (for rare), or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to warm serving plates to rest.
  • Reduce the heat, add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the shallots and the garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Stir in the morels and fry for 1-2 minutes, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Pour in the wine and stir in the chopped thyme leaves, then leave to simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened.
  • Pour the mushroom and red wine sauce over the steaks and serve.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2