Seared Steak with Mushroom Sauce | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 2 (7-8 ounce) filet mignon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or high-smoke point oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 10-ounces baby bella or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1-ounce cognac
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• Cracked black pepper, for garnish