Seared tenderloin of beef with potato onion puree

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Tenderloins; (6 ounce)
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Salt and pepper
4Shallots; sliced
1Carrot; chopped
2Cloves garlic; chopped
3ouncesBittersweet chocolate; chopped
2cupsPort wine
3Sprigs thyme
1Bay leaf
5Black peppercorns
1quartVeal stock
1ounceVintage port
Salt and pepper

Directions

TENDERLOIN

SAUCE

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sear meat in olive oil on both sides in saute pan. Place pan in oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Let beef rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Sauce:

Caramelize shallots, carrots, and garlic. Slowly add the chocolate, stirring until melted. Add port wine, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns.

Simmer until reduced by three quarters. Add veal stock, reduce by one half.

Strain. Add vintage port, cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings

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NOTES : Recipe courtesy of Kenneth Johnson, Chef, The Terrace Recipe by: IN FOOD TODAY SHOW #INB199 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.