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Beef Tenderloin with Morels and Tarragon-Marsala Sauce

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An impressively elegant dinner for two that comes together in about half an hour. Serve with buttery Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2-ounce package dried morels, or 6 ounces fresh morels plus 1/2 cup beef broth
2 6-to 8-ounce beef tenderloin steaks
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon dry Marsala

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    If using dried morels, place in 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough hot water to reach 1 1/2-cup mark; let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Cut morels in half if large.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates.

    Step 3

    Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; add morels and green onions and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, 1 tablespoon tarragon, Marsala, and reserved 1/2 cup morel soaking liquid or beef broth; simmer until thickened to light sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over steaks, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon, and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 606.00 calories (kcal) 69.9 % calories from fat
47.08 g fat
24.49 g saturated fat
194.94 mg cholesterol
7.73 g carbohydrates
2.35 g dietary fiber
1.55 g total sugars
5.37 g net carbohydrates
35.17 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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