This recipe is perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner at home

(WITI) -- Planning on staying home this Valentine's Day? Angela Horkan form the Wisconsin Beef Council has the perfect recipe.

Bistro-style filet mignon with champagne pan sauce 


Ingredients 

4 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 5 ounces each)


1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper

Risotto:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup brut Champagne or sparkling wine 
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 
1 cup diced butternut squash 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1/2 cup frozen peas 
Salt 

Champagne Pan Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil 
1-1/2 cups assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini or button, sliced 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
3/4 cup reduced sodium beef broth
1/2 cup brut Champagne or sparkling wine 
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 
1 teaspoon cornstarch 
1 tablespoon water


Instructions

Cook's Tip

Serving Suggestion: Serve steaks with steamed green beans, if desired.