☐ 4 (3-ounce) center-cut Beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) medallions, trimmed of all fat (chilled)
☐ 4 tablespoons butter, divided
☐ Salt and pepper to taste
☐ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
☐ 2 tablespoons finely-chopped shallots or green onions
☐ 1/8 teaspoon garlic, minced
☐ 1/4 cup mushroom caps, sliced 1/8-inch thick
☐ 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
☐ 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
☐ 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
☐ 1/4 cup heavy cream
☐ 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) brandy or cognac
☐ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
☐ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
☐ 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
☐ Coarsely-ground black pepper to taste
PREPARATION
1. Working with one piece of steak at a time, place each between two pieces of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the edges, gently pound each piece of steak with a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thick.
3. Remove them to a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
4. In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter; stir in Worcestershire sauce. Place the shallots or green onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the center of the pan with the tenderloin steaks around the edges.
5. Using a spoon, stir and toss the mushroom mixture approximately 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Turn the steaks and add the thyme, chopped parsley, and dried mustard powder.
6. Now cook the steaks to the doneness you like. Note: You may want to slightly undercook the steaks prior to adding the cream and brandy so that the reduction process of making the sauce doesn't overcook them. Your steaks are done when the internal temperature registers 120 to 130 degrees F. on your instant-read meat thermometer.
7. Leave the cooked steak in the frying pan; add the heavy cream and chives.
8. Tilt the pan slightly, and pour the brandy or cognac into the front edge of the pan; turn the heat to high and let the flame (or if electric, light with a match) catch the brandy's vapors and ignite it.
9. Swirl slightly, turn off the heat and let the flame go out.
10. Place steak medallions on individual serving plates and top with the sauce from the pan.