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Beef Tenderloin In Cherry Sauce Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c kirsch (cherry brandy) .
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced .
  • 1 tbsp mild olive oil .
  • 1 (16 oz) can pitted dark sweet cherries in juice .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1/4 c ruby port .
  • 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns .
  • 4 (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks .
  • 1 tsp arrowroot or cornstarch .
  • 1/2 c beef broth .
  • 1 tbsp grenadine .
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, at about room temp .
  • 1 tsp drained bottled horseradish .
  • 1 tsp tomato paste .
  • 1 large bay leaf

Directions
  • Step #1 Drain the cherry juice into a large saucepan & set the cherries aside.
  • Step #2 Add the port, horseradish, bay leaf, shallot, tomato paste, beef broth, & peppercorns.
  • Step #3 Bring to a boil over med-heat/flame & cook this until the mixture is reduced to about 2/3 c, 12 to 15 mins.
  • Step #4 Dissolve the arrowroot in 1 tsp water & stir in theto the sauce.
  • Step #5 Simmer until the sauce is shiny & slightly thickened, 1 min longer.
  • Step #6 Strain, cover, & set aside (This can be prepared a few hrs ahead if you put in the fridge the sauce, bring it to about room temp before proceeding.
  • Step #7 ) Heat the olive oil In a large-ish, heavy skillet over high heat.
  • Step #8 Sprinkle top the steaks with salt & pepper & add them to the hot oil.
  • Step #9 Brown the steaks on both sides & cook this until medium-rare (about 6 mins total) or to your liking.
  • Step #10 Transfer the steaks to a large platter.
  • Step #11 Add the cherries & kirsch to the skillet & flambé.
  • Step #12 When the flames die out, reduce the heat to low & add the cherry sauce.
  • Step #13 With a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Step #14 Stir in the butter & grenadine syrup, the sauce should be bright red.
  • Step #15 Cook until the beef is heated through, about 2 mins longer.
  • Step #16 Spice up the sauce to taste with salt & pepper, if necessary.
  • Step #17 Transfer the beef tenderloin steaks to warmed dinner plates.
  • Step #18 Spoon the cherry sauce over them & serve at once.
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