Beef with Red Wine Sauce

A good beef loin pairs spectacularly with this red wine sauce, shallots, butter, and parsley.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 600 grams beef tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cups shallot, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • pepper, to taste
  • green beans, sautéed vegetables for accompaniment
Preparation
30 mins
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  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until very hot.
  • With paper towels, pat the filet loin dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the loin in the skillet for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4 minutes. It should be medium rare. Transfer the loin to a warm plate.
  • Add the shallots to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Add the red wine and thyme, and boil for 5 minutes or until the wine has reduced to 1/3 cup.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and add the butter, mixing well.
  • Slice the loin thinly as shown in the photograph, arrange on a plate, and pour the sauce over them.

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