Name: Filets Mignons with Mushrooms on Leek Puffs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) finely sliced leeks; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter; 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream; 1/2 lb (225 g) store-bought puff pastry, thawed; Salt and pepper; 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth; 3/4 oz (20 g) dried porcini mushrooms, chopped; 4 beef filets mignons about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick; 1/4 lb (115 g) white mushrooms, sliced; 2 small shallots, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flour; 3/4 cup (180 ml) Pineau des Charentes

Preparation

- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Leek Puffs
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the leeks in the butter until translucent and soft. Add the cream and reduce until almost dry. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 20-cm (8-inch) square. Cut the pastry into 4 squares. Place on the baking sheet and top with the leek mixture.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden-brown. Keep warm.
Filets Mignons with Mushrooms
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth and porcini to a boil and reduce by half. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the filets mignons in the oil and 15 ml (1 tablespoon) butter until done to your liking. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, brown the mushrooms and shallots in the remaining butter. Sprinkle with the flour. Deglaze with the Pineau des Charentes and continue cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the broth and porcini and reduce another 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
- If you like, slice the filets mignons. Arrange on the leek puffs. Spoon the mushroom sauce over the meat. Serve with Roasted Root Vegetables (see recipe).

Filets Mignons with Mushrooms on Leek Puffs

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