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Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Creamy Mushroom Gratin

Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Total 45 min Servings 2

By Lukasz Jagiello

Inspired by The F Word S2E8. Who Taught Me: Gordon Ramsay

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Brown mushrooms before adding cream — wet mushrooms make a watery gratin.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Sauté mushrooms and shallot in 1 tbsp butter until browned; add cream and simmer 2 minutes. Season.

  2. 02

    Spoon into a small dish, top with Gruyère and crumbs, bake at 425°F 12–15 minutes.

  3. 03

    Sear steaks in hot oil 3 minutes per side, add butter, thyme and garlic and baste for 1 minute (125°F for medium-rare).

  4. 04

    Rest 5 minutes and serve with the gratin.

Notes & swaps

  • Brown mushrooms before adding cream — wet mushrooms make a watery gratin.

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