The 50 percent of Americans who think filet mignon is the best way to say “I love you”will fall in love with this Filet Mignon with Herb-Butter Sauce and Mushrooms. The pairing of the filet mignon, beef’s most tender steak, and flavorful herb butter and mushrooms make this special meal the perfect way to capture a moment in time in a way that only beef can.

• 4 beef tenderloin steaks (filet mignon), cut 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 ½ cups assorted mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, straw, cremini, button, or chanterelle), whole or cut in half if large
• ¼ cup minced shallots
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

© 2006 American Dietetic Association and National Cattlemen's Beef Association