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Classic Beef Stroganoff

Prep 15 m  |  Cook 1 h 30 m  |  Ready In 1 h 45 m

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups beef broth, divided  
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Stir in beef; cook, stirring constantly, for 6-7 minutes, until liquid evaporates and meat browns. Remove meat from the pan and set aside.
3. Stir butter, mushrooms and onions into the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until the vegetables are lightly browned. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until incorporated.
4. Stir in wine and 1 cup of stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
5. Return beef to the pan. Stir in remaining cup of stock; bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 1 hour with the lid on, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir every 20 minutes.
6. Stir in creme fraiche. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze

Prep 5 m  |  Cook 15 m  |  Ready In 20 m

Ingredients

• 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry red wine

Directions

1. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.
3. Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.

 

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Porcini Pork Tenderloin

Prep 20 m  |  Cook 25 m  |  Ready In 3 h 45 m

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup herbes de Provence
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 pounds pork tenderloin
• 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons honey
• coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large measuring cup, mix together olive oil, herbes de Provence, and garlic. Place tenderloin in a large, rectangular baking pan. Pour olive oil mixture over meat, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak mushrooms in boiling hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
3. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Remove meat from marinade, and discard any remaining marinade. Place meat in hot pan, and brown evenly. Return meat to baking dish.
4. Cook tenderloin in preheated oven about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat is 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from oven, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Meanwhile, combine the water in which the mushrooms were soaked, cognac, lemon juice, and shallots in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until liquid is almost gone. Pour in the cream. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Chop mushrooms, and stir into the sauce. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Stir in the butter and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over sliced tenderloin.