{"id":246,"date":"2026-03-04T20:20:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=246"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:20:44","slug":"creamy-mushroom-steak-medallions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=246","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Mushroom Steak Medallions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5988-756x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5988-756x1024.jpeg 756w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5988-221x300.jpeg 221w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5988-768x1040.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5988.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tender beef medallions seared to perfection and served in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This restaurant-style dish is simple to prepare yet elegant enough for a special dinner. Perfect with buttery potatoes or saut\u00e9ed vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Steak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u20131.2 kg beef tenderloin or sirloin, cut into thick medallions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250 g fresh mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Serving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buttered baby potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saut\u00e9ed vegetables (green beans, carrots, broccoli, or asparagus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Season the steak<br>Season the beef medallions with salt, pepper, and paprika.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sear the steak<br>Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy skillet over high heat.<br>Add the steak medallions and sear for about 2\u20133 minutes per side until nicely browned but still tender inside.<br>Remove from the pan and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the mushrooms<br>In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and saut\u00e9 until they release their moisture and start to brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add garlic and sauce base<br>Stir in the minced garlic, then add the beef broth and heavy cream. Mix well and allow the sauce to simmer until slightly thickened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish the dish<br>Return the steak medallions to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 2 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve<br>Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with buttered potatoes and saut\u00e9ed vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chef\u2019s Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid flipping the steak too often to keep it tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the pan is very hot before adding the meat for a perfect sear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For extra depth of flavor, add a small splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tender beef medallions seared to perfection and served in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This restaurant-style dish is simple to prepare yet elegant enough for a special dinner. Perfect with buttery potatoes or saut\u00e9ed vegetables. Servings 4 servings Ingredients For the Steak For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce For Serving Instructions Chef\u2019s Tips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=246"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":248,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246\/revisions\/248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}