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Filet Mignons<br />

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignons<br />

(thaw in refrigerator)<br />

Caution: contains metal skewer.<br />

Do not microwave. Refer to the Steak<br />

Cooking Chart on the inside back cover<br />

for the timing information. If desired,<br />

side sear steaks by using tongs to hold<br />

cooked steaks on side over heat to crisp<br />

bacon. Remove skewer prior to serving.<br />

Filet Mignon with<br />

Mushrooms<br />

(Recipe by James Beard)<br />

6 (6 oz.) Filet Mignons, thawed<br />

Oil<br />

1/2 cup Scotch<br />

3/4 lb. Fresh mushrooms, sliced<br />

3 Tbsp. Butter<br />

2 tsp. Flour<br />

Salt and pepper, to taste<br />

1 cup Heavy cream, heated<br />

6 slices French bread<br />

6 Tbsp. Butter<br />

• Remove filets from package, set aside.<br />

• Heat 3 Tbsp. butter in large saute<br />

pan, over medium heat. Saute the<br />

mushrooms for about 8-10 minutes.<br />

• Add flour, blend well. Add salt &<br />

pepper to taste.<br />

• Stir in warmed cream, reduce heat<br />

to keep warm.<br />

• In a separate saute pan, heat small<br />

amount of oil on medium high heat.<br />

• Saute filets for 2 1/2 minutes per side<br />

for rare; 3-4 minutes per side for<br />

medium rare.<br />

• Meanwhile, in a separate saute pan,<br />

heat 6 Tbsp. butter over medium<br />

high heat. Add bread slices, turning<br />

often until lightly golden brown.<br />

• Place one bread slice on each<br />

serving plate.<br />

• Top each bread slice with filet.<br />

• Add Scotch to filet pan juices, boil<br />

for 1-2 minutes.<br />

• Add mushroom sauce to pan with<br />

scotch. Spoon over filets and serve.<br />

Sear Roasted Filet Mignons<br />

Thaw 5 oz. or 6 oz. Omaha Steaks Filet<br />

Mignons overnight in the refrigerator or<br />

use the quick thaw method of placing<br />

steaks in their vacuum packaging in a<br />

sink with cold water for 30 minutes.<br />

• Preheat oven to 450˚F.<br />

• Remove steaks from the vacuum<br />

packaging and season.<br />

• Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium<br />

heat in a large ovenproof saute pan.<br />

• When the oil is hot, add filets to the<br />

pan and sear until nicely browned,<br />

about 2 minutes on each side.<br />

• Place the saute pan into the oven<br />

and roast 4-5 minutes for medium<br />

doneness.<br />

• Carefully remove the hot pan from<br />

the oven, using a heavy duty hot pad.<br />

Steak Diane<br />

2 (6 oz.) Filet Mignons, thawed<br />

1/8 tsp. Salt<br />

1/8 tsp. Freshly ground pepper<br />

2 Tbsp. Butter<br />

1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard<br />

2 Tbsp. Shallots, minced<br />

1 Tbsp. Butter<br />

1 Tbsp. Lemon juice<br />

1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce<br />

1 Tbsp. Fresh chives, minced<br />

1 tsp. Brandy<br />

1 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, minced<br />

• Season both sides of steak with salt<br />

and pepper.<br />

• Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a heavy<br />

skillet; add mustard and shallots.<br />

• Saute over medium heat 1 minute.<br />

• Add steaks and cook approximately<br />

3 minutes each side for medium rare.<br />

• Remove steaks to serving plate and<br />

keep warm.<br />

• Add into pan: drippings, 1 Tbsp.<br />

butter, lemon juice,Worchestershire<br />

sauce and chives.<br />

• Cook for 2 minutes.<br />

• Add brandy, pour sauce over steaks.<br />

• Sprinkle parsley over the top.<br />

Serves 2.<br />

Beef<br />

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