Empty Nest Filets

• 2 filet mignon
• 12 lb cremini mushroom, sliced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• fresh ground black pepper
• 12 cup brandy

1. Place a heavy frying pan over medium heat and let it heat up.
2. Add the butter and tip the pan so the butter sizzles but doesnt burn.
3. Add the shallot and cook briefly until it softens, then add the mushrooms and cook until theyre just short of done.
4. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mushrooms from the pan, leaving the butter and mushroom juice.
5. Turn the heat to high.
6. Add the steaks and sear on both sides.
7. (This recipe will produce rare to medium-rare steaks; if you or your date likes shudder well-done beef, you can butterfly that steak, put it in the pan first, and cook it with a cover on until its done through before you add the good steak.
8. ).
9. Remove the steaks from the pan.
10. Add the brandy and a lot of black pepper, and cook down until its syrupy.
11. Put the steaks and the mushrooms back in the pan and let them all cook together for a few minutes, until the steaks are done to your liking and hot through, and the flavors have all blended.

filet mignon, cremini mushroom, shallot, butter, fresh ground black pepper, brandy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/empty-nest-filets-495969 (may not work)