Beef Fillets With Stilton Portabella Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Fillets With Stilton Portabella Sauce

• Beef Tenderloin Fillets
• Fresh Tarragon
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 5 tablespoons butter
• Portabella Mushroom Caps
• Dry Red Wine
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Stilton Cheese

How to Make Beef Fillets With Stilton Portabella Sauce

1. Pat the beef fillets dry and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh tarragon and rub it evenly over the beef fillets.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the beef fillets to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
5. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
6. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
7. Add 1 pound of sliced portabella mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
8. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) and cook for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
9. Stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream.
10. Crumble in 1/4 cup of Stilton cheese and cook until melted and smooth, stirring constantly.
11. To serve, place the beef fillets on plates and drizzle generously with the Stilton sauce.
12. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Stilton cheese over the fillets.
13. Garnish with fresh tarragon sprigs and serve immediately with roasted potatoes and steamed haricots verts.