Ingredients

  • BEEF
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (4 oz each)
  • cooking spray
  • GRAVY
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (without stalks)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth or 1/2 cup fat free low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Method

  • TO PREPARE FILET STEAKS:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Coat both sides of steaks with cooking spray; rub steaks evenly with thyme mixture.
  • Place steaks on rack of a broiler or roasting pan coated with cooking spray; bake at 450°F for 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Remove from oven; keep warm.
  • TO PREPARE GRAVY:
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon thyme, mushrooms, and 4 garlic cloves; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
  • Add broth and wine; bring to a boil.
  • Cook until reduced by half (about 4 minutes).
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil.
  • Cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Serve with steaks.