Sweet and Sour Cherry Beef with Asparagus and Red Onions Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Cherry Beef with Asparagus and Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds filet mignon, cut into four 6-ounce portions, about 1 inch thick; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 bunches asparagus, cut on a bias into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, sliced thin; Freshly ground pepper; 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup sour cherry preserves; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon freshly ground coarse black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds filet mignon, cut into four 6-ounce portions, about 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 bunches asparagus, cut on a bias into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, sliced thin
Freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup sour cherry preserves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon freshly ground coarse black pepper

1
Heat oil in a large saute pan, preferably cast-iron, over high heat.
2
When pan is hot, pat steaks dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
3
Add steaks to pan and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
4
Remove from pan.
5
Cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
6
Add butter to the pan and cook until butter is a deep golden-brown color.
7
Add the asparagus and onions to the pan and cook, stirring or tossing often, until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Transfer to a platter.
10
Add the red wine vinegar to the pan and allow to reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add the cherry preserves and cook until mixture has a sauce consistency, about 2 more minutes.
12
Add the tarragon and the 1 tablespoon coarse-ground black pepper to the sauce.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary.
14
Arrange steaks on top of asparagus-onion mixture and spoon sauce on top of steaks.

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds filet mignon, cut into four 6-ounce portions, about 1 inch thick, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Cherry Beef with Asparagus and Red Onions falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Sour Cherry Beef with Asparagus and Red Onions

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