Follow these steps for perfect results
Beef Fillets
each about 1/4 pound
Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Enoki Mushrooms
tough ends trimmed
Butter
divided
Vegetable Oil
Shallots
finely chopped
Port Wine
Beef Broth
fresh or canned
Gorgonzola Cheese
grated or crumbled
Season beef fillets with salt and pepper.
Trim tough ends of enoki mushroom stems.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan.
Add mushrooms and cook briefly (1 minute) until heated through. Remove from heat.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet.
Cook fillets for 3 minutes on one side.
Flip and cook for 2 minutes on the other side.
Transfer meat to a warm platter, drain fat from skillet.
Add 1 tbsp butter and shallots to the skillet.
Cook shallots for about 1 minute, stirring.
Deglaze with port wine and beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
Add Gorgonzola cheese and cook, stirring, until melted and sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup.
Strain the sauce through a sieve, pressing to extract all liquid.
Return sauce to saucepan and simmer, swirling in remaining 1 tbsp butter.
Spoon sauce over the fillets and garnish with mushrooms.
Expert advice for the best results
Don't overcook the beef to keep it tender.
Adjust the amount of Gorgonzola based on your preference.
Use a high-quality beef broth for a richer flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Sauce can be made ahead of time, but the beef is best cooked fresh.
Arrange the fillet in the center of the plate, spoon the sauce over it, and garnish with the mushrooms.
Serve with roasted vegetables.
Serve with mashed potatoes.
Serve with a side salad.
The acidity of the Chianti will cut through the richness of the cheese sauce.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Gorgonzola cheese is a staple in Italian cuisine.
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