Beef Tenderloin With Savory Saucy Mushrooms and Lentils

Ingredients
4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about
6 ounces each)
1/2 cup uncooked lentils
1/2 cup water
2 cups ready-to-serve beef broth, divided
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
Salt and pepper

1-1/2 cups assorted mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, straw, cremini, button or chanterelle), whole or cut in half if large
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


Preparation
Combine lentils, water and 1/2 cup broth in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Keep warm.
Meanwhile heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove to platter; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Keep warm.
Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned. Add remaining 1-1/2 cups broth to skillet, stirring until browned bits attached to bottom of pan are dissolved; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and Worcestershire sauce in small bowl; stir into mushroom mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Divide lentils among 4 serving plates. Top with steaks and mushroom sauce.


Serves
Makes 4 servings


Notes, Tips & Suggestions
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc and a good source of fiber.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 394 Total Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 101mg Protein: 46g
Carbohydrates: 21g Sodium: 567mg

Preparation and Cooking Time
45 to 60 minutes

Source
The Beef Checkoff

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