Steak De Burgo for Two

[nverland]

Steak De Burgo for Two
Serves: 2 Prep: 5 Min Cook: 10 Min

Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz sliced mushrooms
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 (1-1/2 - 2 inch) thick tenderloin steaks
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 thick slices of French bread, lightly toasted
1 Tbsp shaved Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp fresh basil, sliced very thinly

Directions
1 Sauté garlic, and mushrooms in 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet until garlic is browned and mushrooms are tender; remove mushrooms and set aside.
2 Wipe pan clean and toast slices of French bread in pan.
3 Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in pan. While oil is heating, sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. Add steak to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
4 In last few seconds of cooking add the remaining Tbsp. of butter to pan and melt; spoon over steak.
5 To serve, place steak on bread; top each serving with a mushroom and sprinkle with sliced basil and shaved parmesan. Spoon pan drippings over steak. Yield: 2 servings.