Fillet Steaks in Madeira Sauce (Simple Tournedos Rossini)

Serves: to serve 6

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 15 mins

Ingredients

2 oz - butter

4 oz - button mushrooms

approx 4oz can - pâté de foie

4 tablespoons - Madeira

  - salt and pepper

6 x 8 oz - beef tournedos 1" (2.5cm) thick

Directions

  1. Wash and finely chop the mushrooms. Melt half the butter in a pan, add the mushrooms and fry gently until golden. Transfer to a heatproof dish, slice the pate into 1" (2.5cm) rounds and add to the dish. Spoon over half the Madeira and season with salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste. Place over a pan of hot water to heat through gently.
  2. Season the steaks with salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste. Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan (skillet) add the steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  3. Place the tournedos on a serving plate, spoon chopped mushroom over each then top with a slice of pâté. Spoon some sauce over and serve immediately with Braised Leeks and Potato Gratin.