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Bison medallions with wild mushroom and Quebec cheese sauce
Bison medallions with wild mushroom and Quebec cheese sauce

Bison medallions with wild mushroom and Quebec cheese sauce

Preparation 15 min
Cooking time 30 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) butter
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) flour
  • 250 ml (1 cup) demi-glace or 500 ml (2 cups) veal stock, reduced to half 
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) French shallot, thinly sliced 
  • 250 ml (1 cup) oyster mushrooms, cut into pieces
  • 250 ml (1 cup) Portobello mushrooms, cut into 2 cm (3/4 in.) dice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 250 ml (1 cup) white wine
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cooking cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Italian parsley, chopped 
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 8 medallions of bison tenderloin, about 100 g (3 1/2 oz) each
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 small slices of La Tomme de Monsieur Séguin cheese

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan, heat 15 ml (2 tbsp) of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the flour gradually to make a roux.
  3. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  4. Pour the cold demi-glace onto the roux.
  5. With a whisk, stir well to combine.
  6. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Pass the thickened demi-glace through a sieve above a bowl and set aside.
  7. Wash and dry the saucepan.
  8. Heat 30 ml (2 tbsp) of butter over medium heat. Sweat the shallot for 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  10. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  11. Moisten with white wine and reduce to half.
  12. Add the thickened demi-glace to the reduction. Add the cream.
  13. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  14. Add the parsley at the last minute.
  15. Preheat the oven to broil.
  16. In a large skillet, heat the oil and the rest of the butter over medium-high heat.
  17. Season the medallions with salt and pepper.
  18. When the butter is foamy, cook the medallions on each side for 2 to 3 minutes for rare doneness, or a bit more if desired.
  19. Remove from the heat and place the medallions on a baking sheet.
  20. Top each medallion with 1 slice of cheese and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  21. Top with sauce.
  22. Serve with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.
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