Shiitake-Leek Filet Mignon

Salt, if desired

Black pepper, if desired

4steaks (about 112 lb.) beef filet mignon, about 1 inch thick

1 clove garlic

1small leek, white and light green part only, sliced

2tablespoons butter or margarine

212 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms

3tablespoons white wine

12 teaspoon dried marjoram

14 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

14 cup whipping cream

14 teaspoon salt

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Lightly salt and pepper both sides of steaks, if desired. Place beef on grill in broil pan. Broil with oven rack in up position in lower slots of oven (Position C on page 8) for 9 to 13 minutes per side, or until internal temperature is 150°F for medium or 160°F for well done.

Meanwhile, in food processor, position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add garlic. Process until finely chopped.

Position slicing disc in work bowl. Add leek. Process to slice. In medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in leek and garlic. Cook and stir

2 minutes.

Meanwhile, in food processor, position slicing disc in work bowl. Add mushrooms. Process to slice. Remove to skillet with leek mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in wine, marjoram, Worcestershire sauce, cream, and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 4 to

5 minutes, or until thickened. Serve leek mixture over steaks. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

Per Serving: About 550 cal, 31 g pro, 5 g carb, 44 g total fat, 20 g sat fat, 145 mg chol, 230 mg sod.

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KitchenAid KCO1005 manual Shiitake-Leek Filet Mignon, Minutes

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