BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH SMOKY BACON-BOURBON SAUCE

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Categories     Beef     Pork     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups dry red wine
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 3/4 cups canned beef broth
1 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 fresh thyme sprig
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
4 1-inch-thick beef tenderloin steaks
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Boil wine and garlic in heavy medium saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients; boil until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Set sauce aside. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add flour to drippings in skillet; whisk to blend. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates.
  • Mix bacon and bourbon into sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over steaks.

Kamil shah
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This recipe is a keeper!


Silvanus Keib
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef tenderloin.


Md rubel Rana
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Ned Tensab
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Akong Patrick
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Not bad!


Masim Mohammed
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The sauce was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the steaks were cooked perfectly.


Haruna Mustapha
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Luna Moon
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I'm not a huge fan of beef tenderloin, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The steaks were very tender and the sauce was delicious.


the retarded monkey
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine.


Deadline 666
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I was a bit skeptical about the smoky bacon bourbon sauce, but it was surprisingly good. It paired really well with the beef tenderloin steaks.


aki tamer
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The steaks were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gracie Willoughby
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I made this recipe for my husband for his birthday, and he absolutely loved it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the steaks were cooked to perfection. It was a special meal that we'll remember for years to come.


Md Motahar
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Oh my goodness, this dish was a hit at our dinner party! The smoky bacon bourbon sauce was the perfect complement to the tender beef tenderloin steaks. Everyone raved about it.