Beef fillet with mushrooms in parsley sauce

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking time : 10 to 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 beef tenderloin medallions
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) Montreal steak spice blend
• 125 ml (½ cup) basil leaves
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) parsley leaves
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) olive oil
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) white balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 l (4 cups) button mushrooms, halved
• 4 portions cooked french fries
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. Coat meat with Montreal spice blend.
3. In a hot skillet or grill, sear the meat for 2 minutes on each side.
4. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking in the oven for a few minutes, depending on desired doneness. About 6 minutes for rare.
5. In the meantime, puree the herbs, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Check seasoning.
6. In a frying pan, brown the mushrooms in a little olive oil.
7. Add the prepared mixture and coat the mushrooms.
8. Serve the medallions and mushrooms with French fries.