by Kukla
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Expand• 2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
• 2 large yellow onions, cut in half and thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1/4 cup dry sherry wine Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1/2 cup homemade or prepared beef broth (low-sodium) Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1 pound button or crimrni mushrooms, dry brushed and sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
• 6 4-ounce center-cut uniform filet mignon steaks Ask a question about this ingredient
• 12 5by 5-inches Puff pastry squares Ask a question about this ingredient
• Dijon mustard (1teaspoon per pastry square) Ask a question about this ingredient
• 1 extra large egg yolk + 2 teaspoons water for eggwash Ask a question about this ingredient
Using on/off turns and working in 2 batches, finely chop mushrooms in processor. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sprinkle with salt. Cook until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd onion and cook stirring until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Deglaze with beef broth and cook until it is absorbed, about 10 more minutes. Add the dry sherry, cook stirring, until no liquid is left in the skillet and onions and mushrooms have caramelized to a deep brown color, mix in parsley and thyme.
Ask a question about this stepHeat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks generously with coarse salt and pepper. Cook steaks until browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plate; let rest 20 minutes, and then slice in half horizontally into equal slices.
Ask a question about this stepSpread mustard on each square of pastry; place about a tablespoon or a little less of the caramelized onion and mushroom mixture. Top with 1 slice of steak and then top with some more of the onion-mushroom mixture. You can also wrap around each steak slices good quality center cut smoked bacon or pancetta and then place them.
Ask a question about this stepGather two opposite corners of puff pastry square, brush with a little eggwash and press firmly and then repeat with the other two corners.
Ask a question about this stepPlace pastries on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 1 inch apart, and brush all over with eggwash. Chill for 20 minutes in refrigerator.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until puffed and deep golden brown, about 20 to 23 minutes right before serving. Pickled vegetables are appropriate to serve alongside.
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