Name: Filet Mignon with Stroganov Sauce
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz dried egg noodles; 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 (1 1/4-inch-thick) beef tenderloin steaks (filets mignons); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb sliced white mushrooms; 1/4 cup brandy; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 cup sour cream; an adjustable-blade slicer

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Filet Mignon with Stroganov SauceRomulo Yanes

We couldn't improve much on traditional beef Stroganov, but we did decide to trade up: The usual small tenderloin pieces are replaced by whole steaks, which make for a more striking presentation on the plate.

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