ANCHO-AND-COFFEE-RUBBED FILET MIGNON WITH ANCHO- MUSHROOM SAUCE

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ANCHO-AND-COFFEE-RUBBED FILET MIGNON WITH ANCHO- MUSHROOM SAUCE image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

Spice Rub
2 TBSP ancho chile powder
2 TBSP instant espresso powder
2 TBSP dark brown sugar
1 TBSP gr. coriander
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp gr. black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Mushroom Sauce
3 dried ancho or pasilla chiles
6 cups low salt chicken broth
3 TBSP olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 lb assorted wild mushrooms (shittake, stemmed, baby bella, oyster) thickly sliced if large
2 cups dry red wine
Cayenne pepper
Steaks
4 1 1/2 to 2 inch thick filet mignon steaks (12 oz each)
2 TBSP olive oil
6 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • For Spice Rub: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and store at room temp for 1 week. For Mushroom Sauce: Place chiles in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover. Let soak until chiles soften, turning occasionally 30 minutes. Transfer chiles to plate, reserve 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Stem chiles, open, and remove seeds. Place chiles in a mini processor; add reserved 1/2 c. Soaking liquid. Blend until smooth. Puree can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Boil broth in large saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 25 minutes. Set reduced broth aside. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms. Sauté until brown and tender and almost all juices have evaporated, about 9 minutes. Add wine and boil until almost all wine has evaporated, stirring often, about 9 minutes. Mix in chile puree and 1 1/2 cup reduced broth. Simmer 1 minute to blend flavors. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead, cover, chill sauce and remaining broth separately. For Steaks: Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle both sides of steaks generously with spice rub. Heat large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 TBSP oil. Add steaks and sear until brown & crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Meanwhile rewarm sauce. Mix in 4 TBSP cilantro. Thin sauce with remaining broth by TBSP, if desired. Transfer steaks to plate. spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Laxmi Nepali
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.


Jason Because y
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I had some trouble finding ancho chiles, but I eventually found them at a specialty grocery store. The dish was worth the effort, though. It was delicious!


Poping Keha
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less ancho chile powder in the rub.


Christina Grube Norman
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I'm not a huge fan of ancho chiles, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The ancho and coffee rub was amazing and the ancho mushroom sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Sanusi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection and the ancho mushroom sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


melody gibson
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The flavors in this dish were incredible! The ancho and coffee rub was a perfect combination and the ancho mushroom sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


md. mourshad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The ancho and coffee rub gave the steak a wonderful flavor and the ancho mushroom sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Natalia Kuliktana
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The flavors were amazing and my guests raved about it. I will definitely be making this again.


Gifty Afranie
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner and it was a huge hit! He loved the unique flavors of the ancho and coffee rub, and the ancho mushroom sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MD ALLAMIN
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This ancho and coffee-rubbed filet mignon was an absolute delight! The flavors were complex and delicious, with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes. The ancho mushroom sauce was the perfect accompaniment, adding a rich and earthy flav