Tenderloin Steaks with Compound Butter

Ingredients

Mushroom Garlic Butter

• 6 tbsp butter salted, softened, divided
• 4 oz mushrooms finely chopped
• salt
• pepper
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced

Tenderloin Steaks

• 1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin steaks about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick each
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

Compound Butter

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the mushrooms slices and sauté until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook one minute more. Remove and let cool, then use a fork to mix the mushrooms into the remaining butter. Place the butter on a piece of waxed paper and wrap it up, then roll into a log. Refrigerate until firm.

Tenderloin Steak

1. Allow the steaks to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the oil and let heat for about 1 minutes. Add the steaks and sear 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove from heat and let rest in the pan another 3 minutes or so, until the internal temperature reaches 140F to 150F.
3. Serve with a large dollop of Mushroom Garlic Compound Butter on top.