beef filet with charlemagne sauce

How To Make beef filet with charlemagne sauce

• Step 1
  First, make the sauce. Place the butter in a saucepan and add the shallot and scallions. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Step 2
  Add the mushrooms and cook 5 more minutes.
• Step 3
  In a cheesecloth, add the parsley, bay leaves, thyme, and celery, and tie it.
• Step 4
  Place the cheesecloth with the herbs in the pan. Add the garlic and white wine and reduce by half.
• Step 5
  Remove the cheesecloth and strain the sauce, reserving the solids.
• Step 6
  In another saucepan, add the butter and flour and make a roux.
• Step 7
  Add the heavy cream and let it thicken.
• Step 8
  Add the mushrooms and onions back. Set aside and keep warm.
• Step 9
  Season the steaks with salt and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Step 10
  Add the butter to a hot cast iron skillet. Add the filets to the pan to sear and get a good crust on them.
• Step 11
  Place in a 450 degree F heated oven and cook about 5 minutes, depending on how thick the filets are. Serve with the sauce.
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