*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              Rib-Eye Steaks With Port And Mushroom Ragout

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit, March 1995
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3      tb            Butter
  5                    Shallots -- sliced
  1      lb            Mixed wild mushrooms * -- sliced
    3/4  c             Tawny Port
    3/4  c             Canned beef broth
  1      tb            Vegetable oil
  4                    Rib eye steaks 8 oz ea, 3/4" thick -- trimmed
    1/4  cup           Whipping cream
  2      tb            Fresh tarragon -- chopped -OR-
  2      ts            Dried tarragon
                       Fresh Italian parsley - chopped

* such as shiitake, portabella, oyster and crimini

Melt 2 tb butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots
and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir until
beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Add Port and broth and boil
until liquid is syrupy, about 10 minutes. Melt remaining 1 tb butter
with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle steaks with
salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about
3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Bring
mushrooms to simmer. Add cream and tarragon and boil until sauce
thickens, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon
mushrooms over steaks. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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