Beef with red wine sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 90 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Beef
  • Beef tenderloin : 600 grams
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• Red Wine Sauce
  • Shallots (finely chopped) : 2 medium-sized
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Red wine : 250 milliliters
  • Beef broth : 250 milliliters
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh thyme : 1 sprig
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Rub the beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat.
• Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the beef for about 20 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Adjust the cooking time according to your preference.
• Remove the beef from the skillet and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until softened.
• Pour in the red wine and beef broth, and bring to a simmer.
• Add the fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
• Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until it reduces and thickens slightly.
• Strain the sauce to remove the shallots and thyme sprig.
• Serve the sliced beef with the red wine sauce drizzled on top.

Tips

• For a more intense flavor, marinate the beef tenderloin in red wine and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
• Use a good quality red wine for the sauce to enhance the taste.

Information

• This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes or creamy mashed potatoes.
• Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.