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1 (750 milliliter) bottle Merlot wine
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
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1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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6 (6 ounce) fillets beef tenderloin
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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¼ cup chopped shallots
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Filet with a Merlot Sauce
Filet mignon with an excellent Merlot wine sauce.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins |
Servings: 6 |
Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins |
Ingredients
Ingredients List
Directions
In a heavy saucepan over high heat, combine wine, chicken broth, and beef broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about an hour. (This can be prepared a day ahead — cover and refrigerate).
In a small bowl, mix butter and flour. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate.
Stir shallots, garlic, and thyme into the skillet. Add 2 cups reduced wine mixture; bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Boil sauce until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
398 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |