Reverse Seared Beef Tenderloin Steak

This is the perfect recipe for those times when you feel like a classic salt-and-pepper cut of beef tenderloin just isn't fancy enough. Of course we're kidding, no one has ever thought that. But still, if you're feeling ambitious on a special occasion and really want to knock your steak into the stratosphere, you need a sauce that's worthy of such a high-end cut of beef. Porcini mushrooms are considered a luxury ingredient, not just because they're tricky to find and cultivate, but also because of their deep and autumnal flavor that makes them so unique. Cooking them up in this creamy blend will give you a truly magical mushroom sauce to elevate your tenderloin. No, not that kind of magic mushroom sauce. It just tastes crazy good. A cut of beef this classy deserves side dishes that are just as sophisticated. Sautéed vegetables will add color to your plate, and you can do your own elevated take on beef and potatoes with a garlic and herb mash or some cheesy scalloped potatoes. You won't want a wine that might overpower the more subtle flavor of the beef, so milder reds like pinot noir are a good idea.