Beef Medallions with Creamy Balsamic Coffee Sauce

Name: Beef Medallions with Creamy Balsamic Coffee Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 teaspoons Folgers Classic Roast® Instant Coffee Crystals; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Canola Oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices; 1 sliced white or baby portobello mushrooms; 1/3 cup beef broth; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Prep Time 20 min

Cook Time 25 Min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

1 1/4 teaspoons Folgers Classic Roast^® Instant Coffee Crystals divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
2 tablespoons Canola Oil divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
1 (8 oz.) package sliced white or baby portobello mushrooms
1/3 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1
DISSOLVE 1 teaspoon coffee crystals in 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar. Add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush onto beef.
Step 2
HEAT 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil in two batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until desired doneness. Remove from skillet. Cover with foil. Cook mushrooms in remaining pan juices until desired doneness.
Step 3
DISSOLVE remaining 1/4 teaspoon coffee crystals in broth in small bowl. Add cream, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Pour into skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken. Spoon sauce over beef.