Tenderloin Grillades with Bacon Relish

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Steak

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. beef tenderloin, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium white onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire
  • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Cheesy Grits (see recipe)

Directions

  1. Toss tenderloin strips with Cajun seasoning, then dredge in flour; reserve remaining flour.

  2. Cook bacon in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet until crisp; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve drippings. Heat 2 tbsp. drippings in same skillet over medium-high. Cook tenderloin strips, in 2 batches, 1 minute per side; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add 1 tbsp. drippings to skillet, then add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and reserved flour; cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

  4. Stir in broth and Worcestershire and bring to a boil; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tenderloin strips to coat and heat through.

  5. Combine bacon, tomatoes, parsley, and vinegar for the relish. Serve grillades with Cheesy Grits and garnish with relish.

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