1 lb mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup sherry
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
6 each beef filets
1 package puff pastry shells
Directions
Cook first 5 ingredients in frying pan till all liquid is absorbed and
mixture resembles a paste. Cover tops of steaks. Partially thaw patty
shells and roll out thin enough to cover top, sides, and part of the
bottom of each steak. Cover with plastic wrap and store in
refrigerator till serving time. Preheat oven to 425. Cook steaks on
rack, uncovered, for 25 minutes. They will be rare but will continue
cooking while dish is readied. Serve with Bearnaise sauce.
From: A Collection of the Very Finest Recipes ever assembled into one
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MM by Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook
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Servings: 6 servings
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