Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Two-Onion Jus
(from susieq10’s recipe box)
Made for Christmas 2011
Source: Myrecipes.com
Serves 12 peopleCategories: Beef
Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth, divided
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 1/3 cup brandy
Directions
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1. Let tenderloin stand at room temperature 1 hour.
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2. Preheat oven to 450°.
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3. Rub tenderloin with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons oregano, and thyme. Set on a rack in a roasting pan; arrange onion and shallots in bottom of pan. Pour 1 cup broth into pan. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 125° or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
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4. Place liquid from roasting pan in a large skillet over medium-high heat, scraping roasting pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates and onions begin to brown. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, wine, and brandy. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup broth. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Serve broth mixture with beef.