New Year's Eve Tenderloin Steaks Recipe

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New Year's Eve Tenderloin Steaks Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Broil: 5 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

30 5 35

Ingredients

2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Cognac
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns, crushed
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/4 cup beef broth
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Sprinkle steaks with pepper. In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove to a baking sheet and keep warm.
Reduce heat to low; add the shallots, Cognac and peppercorns, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in wine and broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup.
Top steaks with cheese. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve sauce mixture with steaks. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 steak with 1/4 cup sauce equals 444 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 234 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 35 g protein.

Originally published as New Year's Eve Tenderloin Steaks in Reminisce Extra January 2010, p52

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.