Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Balsamic Sauce

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: southern Living mag.-Sheri Castle- Raleigh, North Carolina

Serves 4 people

Categories: Beef

Ingredients

  • 4 (6oz.) beef tenderloin steaks
  • 2 Tbsp. coarse-grain sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp. coarsely-grain sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp. coarsely round pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Balsamic Sauce
  • Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
  • Balsamic Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Rub tenderloin steaks evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook steaks in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 15 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with Balsamic Sauce and garnish, if desired.

  4. For Balsamic Sauce:

  5. Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Cool mixture.
  6. Whisk egg yolks into wine mixture, and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Slowly whisk in butter until blended. Serve immediately.

  7. makes 1/2 cup

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