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30-Minute Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

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Weeknight dinners don't have to be hectic or skimp out on the flavor. 30-Minute Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce is amazingly decadent and only requires half an hour or less to make. The steaks are tender-cooked and juicy, slathered in an extra savory mushroom sauce, perfect for piling on top of potatoes or rice. You can whip up 30-Minute Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce with ease before you sit down to relax and enjoy a dinner worthy of your week.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 (4-6-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, 1-inch-thick
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2/3 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

Step 1 -Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2 -Cook the steaks to your desired doneness, 135 degrees F for medium-rare, 145 degrees F for medium, and 155 degrees F for medium-well, about 3-6 minutes per side.

Step 3 -Remove the steaks from the pan, reserving the drippings.

Step 4 -In the same pan, reheat the drippings and add the remaining butter over medium-high heat.

Step 5 -Saute the mushrooms and the onions until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 -Stir in the flour, the salt, and the black pepper until combined.

Step 7 -Gradually stir in the broth and the browning sauce.

Step 8 -Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.

Step 9 -Allow the sauce mixture to thicken for 1-2 minutes.

Step 10 -Serve the steaks topped with the sauce!

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