Categories: Main dishes
Ingredients
- 1 3-pound filet of beef, trimmed
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 to 4 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups good dry red wine, such as Burgundy or Chianti
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 pound pearl onions, peeled
- 8 to 10 carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick (domestic or wild)
Directions
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With a sharp knife, cut the filet crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.
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Salt and pepper the filets on both sides.
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In a large, heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat, sauté the slices of beef in batches with 2 to 3 tablespoons oil until browned on the outside and very rare inside, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
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Remove the filets from the pan and set aside on a platter.
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In the same pan, sauté the bacon on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until browned and crisp.
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Remove the bacon and set it aside.
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Drain all the fat, except 2 tablespoons, from the pan.
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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Deglaze the pan with the red wine and cook on high heat for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pan.
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Add the beef stock, tomato paste, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered on medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
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Strain the sauce and return it to the pan.
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Add the onions and carrots and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and the vegetables are cooked.
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With a fork mash 2 tablespoons butter and the flour into a paste and whisk it gently into the sauce.
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Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
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Meanwhile, sauté the mushrooms separately in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil for about 10 minutes, until browned and tender.
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Add the filet of beef slices, the mushrooms, and the bacon to the pan with the vegetables and sauce.
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Cover and reheat gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Season to taste and serve immediately.