INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups assorted wild mushrooms (such as Cremini, Oyster, Shiitake, Enoki and Morel)
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cups red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup mixed baby salad greens

COOKING:

    1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and 1 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned. Remove to medium bowl; cool slightly.
Cook’s Tip: Three cups sliced button mushrooms can be substituted for assorted wild mushrooms.
  1. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and thyme. Press evenly onto beef Tenderloin Steaks. Place steaks in same skillet over medium heat; cook 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove to platter.
  2. Add tomatoes, salad greens and vinaigrette to mushrooms; toss lightly to coat.
  3. Season steaks with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with salad.

 

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

 

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety

* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 273 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 67 mg Cholesterol; 182 mg Sodium; 8 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.4 g Dietary Fiber; 27 g Protein; 2.5 mg Iron; 10.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.1 mg Zinc; 30 mcg Selenium; 126.4 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron.

“Recipe/photo/information courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com