beef tenderloin medallions w/ creamy cafe sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 teaspoons folgers classic roast instant coffee crystals, divided
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon crisco pure canola oil
• 1 teaspoon jarred roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
• 2 tablespoons crisco baking sticks butter flavor all-vegetable shortening
• 1 package (8 oz) sliced white or baby portobello mushrooms
• CREAMY BALSAMIC COFFEE SAUCE
• 1/3 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• - cracked black pepper, if desired