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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