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Surprise your valentine with a Romantic Dinner for Two
Broccolini with Filet Mignon and Balsamic Mushroom Sauce
INGREDIENTS
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced (use half crimini or white if desired)
2 tablespoons and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, medium ground
2 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
1 (8 ounce) bunch Mann's Broccolini®
Directions
For sauce, saute mushrooms over high heat in 2 tablespoons of butter until limp. Add wine to pan and scrape up any pan drippings Add broth, thyme, vinegar, and pepper. Bring to boil. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter and blend with flour. Stir flour/butter mixture into sauce and cook, stirring until thickened. Keep warm.
Grill or broil steaks as desired. Drop Mann's Broccolini into saucepan of boiling water. Drain after 3 minutes. Serve Broccolini and steak with sauce, accompanying with potatoes au gratin, if you like. Makes 2 1/3 cups sauce.
