ingredients

• 4    beef tenderloin steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound total)
•     Salt and black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 3  cups  sliced fresh mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
• 1/4  cup  seasoned beef broth
• 1/4  cup  whipping cream

directions

1. Sprinkle steaks lightly with salt and pepper. In a large skillet cook steaks in hot oil over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes or to desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium-rare or 160 degrees F for medium), turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer steaks to a serving platter; keep warm.

2. In the same skillet cook and stir mushrooms over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth and cream. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with additional salt and pepper. Spoon mushroom mixture over steaks to serve.

3. Makes 4 servings