Beef Tenderloin Sandwich w/ Norton-Shiitake Sauce

Recipe Date:
August 10, 2014
Serving Size:
6
Cook Time:
01:30:00
Difficulty:
Medium
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 8 tbsps Unsalted Butter
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 4 Scallions, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsps Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsps Thyme, dried
- Black Pepper, coarsely ground
- 2 cups Beef Stock (or low-sodium broth)
- 2 cups Rappahannock 2013 Norton (or other dry red wine)
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water)
- Salt
- 2 Baguettes
- 2 lbs Filet Mignon (sliced 1/2 inch thick)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for brushing)
Directions
- In a large, deep skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add one-third of the minced garlic and all of the scallions and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Add the shiitakes and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, thyme and 1 teaspoon of pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shiitakes begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, wine and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until reduced to 1 cup, about 40 minutes. Stir the cornstarch slurry and whisk into the liquid. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt; keep warm.
- Preheat the broiler. Cut the baguettes into thirds and split the pieces lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook over low heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Brush the garlic butter on the baguettes and sprinkle lightly with salt. Broil the bread, cut side up, for about 1 minute, until golden.
- Preheat a grill pan. Brush the tenderloin slices with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the meat in batches over high heat, turning once, until charred and medium-rare, about 5 minutes. Dip the meat in the mushroom sauce and arrange on the baguettes. Spoon the mushroom sauce on top, close the sandwiches and serve.
- Serve with Yukon Golds with Shallot Butter
*recipe from foodandwine.com