Venison Filet with Pecan Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounce filets: Venison Loin Medallions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 8oz small button mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons cream sherry
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced

Directions

  1. Season Venison with salt & pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in non-stick skillet. Add Venison and cook until rare. Remove from skillet.
  3. Add onion and mushrooms to pan; cook 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
  4. Add sherry; cook 1 minute. Add stock; boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 8-10 minutes, skimming fat & foam as necessary.
  5. Combine 2 tablespoons of cream with cornstarch.
  6. Add remaining cream to skillet; bring to a boil.
  7. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; simmer 4-5 minutes. Add Venison, pecans and green onions. Simmer 2 minutes and serve.