Beef Richelieu With Madeira Sauce Recipes

BEEF RICHELIEU WITH MADEIRA SAUCE

Steps:

• Madeira Sauce:.
• *This can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
• Combine first four ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Mix some of the sauce with the cornstarch and then stir into the pan.
• Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until sauce is consistency of whipping cream, about 20-25 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Beef Richelieu:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook potatoes in enough boiling salted water to cover until barely tender, about 8 to 12 minutes.
• Drain well and set aside.
• While potatoes are boiling, brown filet in 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat.
• Transfer to roasting pan and bake 25 minutes for rare (meat thermometer should register 125-130°F).
• When meat is done, remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and keep warm.
• While meat is roasting,cook tomatoes in enough salted water to cover over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes.Do NOT overcook.
• Drain and let cool slightly before peeling; cover and keep warm.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add mushrooms and sauté until lightly browned.
• Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to skillet and heat over medium- high.
• Add potatoes and saute until evenly browned.
• To serve, transfer meat to heated platter and surround with vegetables.
• Degrease pan drippings with paper towel or spoon, add sauce to pan and reheat, stirring well.
• Spoon some sauce over meat, reserving remainder to pass separately. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.