Romantic Beef Tenderloin For Two Food

PAN ROAST BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH A MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a fry pan over medium high heat, add a splash of olive oil and half a teaspoon of butter.
• Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper and add to pan.
• Add the clove of garlic and sprig of fresh thyme.
• Slowly roast the beef tenderloin on all sides, turning routinely every 2 to 3 minutes.
• To cook the beef tenderloin medium, this should take approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
• Once roasted nicely, golden brown, remove the beef tenderloin and keep warm off to one side.
• Pick out the garlic and thyme, return the pan to the heat, and add a splash of cognac and flame so as to allow the alcohol to burn off.
• Add the chicken stock and reduce by two- thirds, then add the cream and simmer gently to reduce and thicken by half.
• Season with salt and pepper and keep sauce warm on one side.
• Using a clean fry pan, over high heat, quickly sauté your choice of assorted mushrooms that have been picked over and cut into hazel nut size pieces.
• Sauté in a splash of olive oil and butter.
• Season with salt and pepper; this should take 3 to 4 minutes for the mushrooms to soften and release some juices.
• Arrange beef tenderloin& mushrooms on your plates, then drizzle sauce around the mushrooms and a little over the tenderloin.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

BEEF WELLINGTON FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
• Place beef in a small baking dish, and spread each filet with 1 teaspoon softened butter. Bake for 10 minutes, or until browned. Remove from pan, and allow to cool completely.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Add red wine and reduce for 2 minute Remove from heat, and let cool.
• Roll out the puff pastry dough, cut in thirds and place beef in the center. Mix together pate and 1 tablespoon softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread pate over beef. Top with onion and mushroom mixture.
• Fold up, and seal all the edges, making sure the seams are not too thick. Reserve the final third of pastry for another use. (cut in half and fill with chocolate chips and raspberry jam and bake along side for an easy dessert).
• Place beef in a 9x9 inch baking dish, cut a few slits in the top of the dough, and brush with melted butter.
• Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 425 degrees F for 10 more minutes, or until pastry is a rich, golden brown.