Stuffed Steak

I believe this is one of De Anna's favorite entrees. I really can't take the credit as it comes from the cookbook of The Machine Shed, Farm Style Cooking.

Stuffing:

• 2 tsp butter
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 c Swiss cheese, shredded

1. Saute all ingredients together except for bread crumbs and Swiss cheese. After sauteing, add breadcrumbs. Let cool. Then add Swiss cheese. Cut 4 thick steaks, cook to slightly under your desired doneness. Stuff by cutting a pocket in the middle of them and bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Top with sauce. Serves 4.

Cattleman Sauce:

• 1 T flour
• 1 T thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 T butter
• 1 T basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp Kitchen Bouquet
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 pt heavy cream

Combine butter and garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer for one minute. Add flour and blend well. Add all remaining ingredients and cook until reduced by one-fourth volume.

Note:
I don't stuff the steaks. I just serve the stuffing and sauce and let each person add their own.