beef tenderloin medallions w/ creamy cafe sauce
This beef tenderloin is quick and easy to prepare—but it's special enough to serve to guests.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For beef tenderloin medallions w/ creamy cafe sauce
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1 1/4 tspfolgers classic roast instant coffee crystals, divided
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1/2 Tbspbalsamic vinegar
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1 Tbspcrisco pure canola oil
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1 tspjarred roasted garlic
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tspblack pepper
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1 lbbeef tenderloin, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
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2 Tbspcrisco baking sticks butter flavor all-vegetable shortening
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1 pkg(8 oz) sliced white or baby portobello mushrooms
- CREAMY BALSAMIC COFFEE SAUCE
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1/3 cbeef broth
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2 Tbspheavy cream
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1 1/2 Tbspbalsamic vinegar
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1 1/2 Tbspdark brown sugar
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1/4 tspworcestershire sauce
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cracked black pepper, if desired
How To Make beef tenderloin medallions w/ creamy cafe sauce
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1DISSOLVE 1 teaspoon coffee crystals in balsamic vinegar. Add oil, roasted garlic, salt and pepper. Rub over all sides of beef medallions.
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2HEAT butter shortening in large skillet over medium high heat. Sear beef 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare or to desired doneness. Transfer to plate, cover and keep warm. Saute mushrooms in skillet until lightly browned.
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3WHISK remaining 1/4 teaspoon coffee crystals and broth in small bowl until dissolved. Add heavy cream and balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Pour cream mixture into skillet with mushrooms. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce just begins to thicken. Serve steaks drizzled with sauce. Garnish with cracked black pepper, if desired.
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