Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2012

This recipe is sooo fabulous. We made it for an early Valentine's dinner and it was totally luxurious and completely befitting of the occasion. I normally hate onions and was worried about the pungency of the red onion but it cooked down absolutely deliciously (half was enough for us) - it's the first time I felt like an onion really truly complemented a sauce perfectly. I had a hard time finding new potatoes (in the dead of winter) and ended up using Yukon golds that we peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks. Next time I will cook it 8-10 minutes as after 5, they were still hard even after roasting. I didn't think the beef bouillon took away from the flavor, it made a really nice, beefy, mushroomy sauce. We trimmed the beef our self and cut them into 1" thick medallions. The beef came out PERFECTLY medium rare, I just can't say enough about this recipe. Can't wait to make it for company!

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STARDUST_331

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Scarsdale, New York, USA

Living In: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2011

This was very, very tasty. It was the first time I had used dried porcini mushrooms, and I am now a big fan of them. At the end, I did thicken the gravy with a bit of flour. I think next time I will skip the roasted potatoes in exchange for garlic mashed potatoes. And I like the idea of adding a tbsp or 2 of bordeaux to the gravy. I think that would take it over the top.

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Ally T

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, U.K.

Living In: Stittsville, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2010

Recipe was well received by all who ate it. We did use a little extra butter and sprinkled dish with some chopped parsley before serving for color. Pretty easy to make and would be great for entertaining. We served with green beans almondine.

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suzymm

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2010

Awesome! Next time will make sure use heavy cream. Used real torn up mushrooms as didn't have porcini mushrooms. Added 3/4 small chopped onion and 2-3 green chopped onions and 2 tspns garlic. Skipped the potatoes, salt and thyme part. Made separate mashed potatoes.

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YummyT

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2010

a 5 star recipe, perfect for dinner guests. Always impresses.

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HALLIE_TORONTO

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2010

Very good, even with the few minor substitutions I made. I did not have the Porcini so I used button and I swapped out the water and the bouillon cube for beef broth. Would probably be better if I had the porcinis but it was still very good and I will probably make it again.

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dmg4346

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2010

After reading several expert reviews, I used 3/4 oz. dried porcini mushrooms in 2/3 cup water, thickened sauce with roux, omitted cube, vidalia onion, and a splash of cabernet. Had 1 1/2 " medallions seared in pan and finished in oven without sauce on them uncovered for 15 minutes for medium rare. Served with sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious!!!!

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Wolflady

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

Really great with beef but even better with a pork roast. Try it out. I have also substituted shallots for the red onions. They are a bit more subtle than the red onions. Fabulous!

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KIDSINTHE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2009

Very flavorful.I was a little disappointed with the consistency of the sauce and would most likely use a roux next time to thicken it a bit. Using the pan drippings is a great help, perhaps a little bordeaux or port for added flavor as well. I would serve this with garlic mashed potatoes rather than the roasted ones in the recipe. Additionaly, some pasta would also go very well. I made the mistake of cutting the tenderloin medallions too thin (1/4 inch) and would go to 1/2 inch next time. Easier to keep them medium or medium rare. All in all, a good recipe and we will enjoy it again. Note: The leftovers heated up the next day had a more intense flavor!!

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Flipper

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008

My boyfriend surprised me by making this dish....so it's not that difficult. :-) The flavors are delicious and we've added it to our list of favorites.

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