Tenderloin For Two With Cherry-Brandy Sauce Recipe

Name: Tenderloin For Two With Cherry-Brandy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup port wine or additional beef broth; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish; 1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each); 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter, divided; 1/4 cup cherry brandy; 1-1/2 teaspoons cherry preserves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup port wine or additional beef broth
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup cherry brandy
1-1/2 teaspoons cherry preserves

1
In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup. Strain and discard the shallot, peppercorns and bay leaf; set liquid aside.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135u00b0; medium, 140u00b0; medium-well, 145u00b0). Remove steaks and keep warm.
3
Remove pan from the heat; add the reserved broth mixture, then the brandy. Return pan to the heat. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup. Stir in preserves and remaining butter. Return steaks to the pan; heat through.

384

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Fat

Protein

Fat Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup beef broth, 1/4 cup port wine or additional beef broth, 1 shallot, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Tenderloin For Two With Cherry-Brandy Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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