Beef tenderloins with mushroom stuffing

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsMargarine
¾poundsButton Mushrooms finely
Chopped
4ouncesDeli Ham sliced thin
½cupGreen onions
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
3cupsWhite bread cubes
3pounds2 Beefloin tenderloins
(center cut) each weighing
App. 1 1/2 lb.

Directions

In 12 inch skillet, melt margarine, add chopped mushrooms, diced ham, chopped green onion, salt and pepper. Cook until tender. Add bread cubes and 2 T. water toss gently to mix. Set aside Make a lengthwise cut in tenderloin, cutting 1½ in deep. Spoon ½ half of cooled stuffing mixture into each tenderloin pocket. Tie each tenderloin securely with string in several places. Preheat broiler, Place both tenderloins cut side up, on rack broil 15 minutes. Cover to prevent stuffing from over browning if necessary. Carefully turn tenderloins, and broil the other side 20 minutes longer or longer for desired doneness. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired serve with beef gravy, hunter sauce, or brandied gravy submitted by marina recipe by gourmet