Ingredients

  • 4 eggplant slices, peeled (1/4" thick)
  • All purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. minced shallots
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. beef broth
  • 2 tbsp. white wine
  • 2 tbsp. burgundy wine
  • 8 mushroom caps
  • 4 (4 ounce.) beef tenderloin filets
  • 4 ounce. prosciutto ham slices

Method

  • Dip eggplant slices lightly in flour.
  • In 10" skillet cook eggplant in 4 Tbsp.
  • butter, till both sides are browned, about 5 min.
  • Remove and keep hot.
  • In same skillet cook shallots in 2 Tbsp.
  • butter for 1 to 2 min.
  • Stir in beef broth and wine.
  • Add in mushroom caps.
  • Cover and cook 4 min more.
  • Salt and pepper pcs of tenderloin, dip in flour.
  • Pan fry in warm fat to desired doneness, about 2 to 2 1/2 min per side for rare.
  • For each serving layer eggplant slices, prosciutto and beef.
  • Remove mushrooms from sauce, spoon about 1 Tbsp.
  • shallot sauce over Tournedos.
  • Top each with 2 mushroom caps.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Serve with asparagus tips with Hollandaise Sauce, baked potato, salad.