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Beef Tenderloin in a Port Shiitake Reduction

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"This recipe combines the tenderness of filet mignon with a velvety port shiitake reduction. A simple, yet elegant meal with earthy overtones that is served best over sweet potato and hazelnut mashed potatoes with bacon and balsamic glazed sugar snap peas. Enjoyed best over candle light with the one you love." — jonnyd523

Directions

Season the tenderloin cubes with salt and pepper to taste and set aside at room temperature as you continue preparing the recipe.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the shiitake mushrooms, and cook until they have wilted and are beginning to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside; heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet until it begins to smoke, the sprinkle in the cubed beef tenderloin. Cook on all sides until browned on the outside and the meat is cooked just under your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes for medium rare. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
Pour the port wine into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the port has reduced by half, then whisk in the raspberry jam, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and shiitake mushrooms. Continue cooking until the sauce has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 30 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the tenderloin cubes, and reheat.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 01, 2008

The reduction is a keeper, for sure. Personal taste, but I think I'm going to try it again without cubing the tenderloin.

—Dave The Cook

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 22, 2010

good but salty

—Jeannie

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30 Ratings

Jan 26, 2009

This is easily one of the best dishes I have ever made. It is a costly recipe if you do something wrong or burn something, so novices beware. It is very important that you remove the beef from heat when it is rare/medium-rare as it will continue to cook off the stove. Do not server tenderlion more cooked than medium-rare.

—Scuba Steve

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Apr 08, 2008

I use Portabella mushrooms and brown sugar instead of Shitake and raspberry jam. It is still outstanding. I also use a very nice port, Graham's 10 year,tawny porto. This recipe has easily moved into my top ten. I have so much fun preparing this dish in anticipation of serving it to friends and enjoying it myself. Thank you 'All Recipes'.

—Stewart Wolfe

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Mar 12, 2008

Excellent dish, wouldn't change a thing. Only thing to consider is quanity, this is more of a 2 serving dish. Will make again very soon!

—culinarilycurious

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Feb 15, 2011

Delicious! I was worried about it being a little too sweet but it turned out pretty amazing. I made it for an early Valentine's Day dinner and it was a great choice for the occasion. I didn't cube the meat because I wanted the cuts whole, so I seared the tenderloins an cooked them in the oven at 500 degrees for 4 minutes and let them sit on the pan will a foil tent for a few minutes before placing them in the skillet with the reduction sauce at a medium low heat for 4 more minutes on each side which got them to a perfect medium-rare. The sauce did reduce a bit faster than 30 minutes so this is definitely a recipe you have to watch closely. Little bit of modifications but it was a big hit for me and my husband.

—JessicaD

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Aug 09, 2008

I am rating this one for my hubby. He loved it. I am not a big fan of port wine but I made this more for him as he is. The sauce was too sweet for me (port is sweet) but the taste of the meat was wonderful and tender. I was told this is now his favorite recipe! I left the mushrooms whole as this was his preference otherwise followed directions to a "T". My youngest son also rated a 5. Thanks

—LESLEYfromWI

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Nov 02, 2009

This is a very good recipe, but it would be better to have more vegitables, or a bed of rice to complete the meal. For the initial cooking of the meat, I would recommend grilling slightly below desired doneness, as the re-heating at the end does make it a bit darker.

—Hayley

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Nutrition

Calories
504 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
11.7 g
4%

Cholesterol
87 mg
29%

Fat
27.4 g
42%

Fiber
0.9 g
4%

Protein
28.2 g
56%

Sodium
214 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Beef Tenderloin in a Port Shiitake Reduction

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 504
Calories from Fat: 247

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.4g 42 %
Saturated Fat 9g 45 %
Cholesterol 87mg 29 %
Sodium 214mg 9 %
** Potassium 536mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.7g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Protein 28.2g 56 %
Sugars 5.6g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 10 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 50 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 70 %
** Vitamin B6 29 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.