Tony S's Notes:
Expand2 ribeye steaks or 1 big enough to feed 4 people Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 lbs. mushrooms of your choice, sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large or 2 small shallots, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
3 Tbs. dry white wine Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tsp. minced fresh chives Ask a question about this ingredient
4-8 eggs (depends if you want 1 or 2 eggs per person) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 loaf quality bread such as sourdough Ask a question about this ingredient
salt & pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Ask a question about this stepSeason steak(s) with salt and pepper, bring to room temperature.
Ask a question about this stepIn a pan over high heat, Sear both sides of steaks in a heavy bottom saute pan.
Ask a question about this stepRemove steaks and transfer to oven to finish cooking. Do not rinse pan!
Ask a question about this stepUsing same pan over medium high heat, add a bit of olive oil or butter. Saute mushrooms until browned.
Ask a question about this stepAdd shallot, garlic, thyme, salt & pepper to mushrooms and saute another 1-2 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepDeglaze mushrooms with white wine, scraping fond from bottom of pan.
Ask a question about this stepOnce wine has evaporated, add cream to mushroom/shallot/thyme/garlic mixture. Reduce to the sauce consistency desired. Sprinkle in chives.
Ask a question about this stepSlice thick pieces of bread (1 slice per person) and toast both sides.
Ask a question about this stepPoach or fry eggs to desired doneness.
Ask a question about this stepRemove steaks from oven and slice after resting.
Ask a question about this stepTo plate- place toast on bottom of plate, top with slices of steak, spoon creamed mushroom mixture on top, and finally top with poached/fried eggs. Serve with hot sauce for those that like a kick!
Ask a question about this stepA fun play on the title would be to use the French word for mushrooms (Champignons) which looks sorta like "champions."
Confirmed. Stolen! Anyone that looks at the comments will see that it was your idea.
That is a great idea... I might have to steal that!