~*Father's Day Menu*~ *Main Course*

~*Father's Day Menu*~ *Main Course* *Makes about 15* Main Course: Beef Tenderloin with mushroom sauce & Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: *4 beef tenderloins *Freshly crushed peppercorns *Salt *1 Tablespoon olive oil *6 Tablespoons unsalted butter *1 shallot, minced *1/4 cup red wine *1/2 cup beef broth *1 cup mushrooms, sliced Directions: 1.Press crushed peppercorns onto both sides of tenderloins. 2.Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add steaks and cook 3-4 minutes per side. 3.Remove from pan and tent with foil. Deglaze the skillet with wine. Add 1 Tablespoon butter and shallots; saute until tender; remove from pan. 4.Add 1 Tablespoon butter and mushrooms and cook until tender; remove from pan. 5.Add beef broth and cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Return shallots and mushrooms to pan sauce and salt to taste. 6.Place steaks on plates and spoon sauce on top. *Makes 4 servings* ~You can you whatever potatoes you wish to use~