A classic restaurant-style dish with tender beef medallions smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce infused with brandy, Dijon, and Worcestershire.
4 beef tenderloin medallions (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Pat steaks dry, season with salt and pepper. Let rest 20 minutes at room temperature.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and tent with foil.
Lower heat, add remaining butter. Sauté shallots 2 min, add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned.
Deglaze with brandy; flambé if desired. Let alcohol cook off.
Stir in Dijon and Worcestershire. Add cream, simmer 3–4 minutes.
Return steaks to pan, spoon sauce over, and cook 2–3 more minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
For dairy-free: substitute cream with cashew or coconut cream.
Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or crusty bread.
Sauce can be made ahead; reheat gently.