BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS, BACON AND PORT

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Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots, Bacon and Port image

This is from the December 1997 issue of Bon Appetit. My family has demanded this every Christmas Eve since then. I have also used this sauce with a standing rib roast with excellent results.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled (about large 24)
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups beef stock (can use low sodium canned broth)
1 1/2 cups tawny port
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (3 1/4 lb) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (large ends)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
7 slices bacon, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a 9 inch diameter pie pan, toss shallots with olive oil to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast shallots until they are deep brown and very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Boil stock and Port in a large saucepan until reduced to 3 3/4 cups, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk in tomato paste.
  • (Shallots and stock reduction can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.) Pat beef dry; sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.
  • In a large roasting pan set over medium heat, saute bacon until golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Add beef to pan; brown on all sides over medium-high heat, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to oven; roast beef until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer beef to platter, tent with foil.
  • Spoon fat off top of pan drippings in roasting pan.
  • Place pan over high heat.
  • Add stock/port mixture and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Transfer to a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons butter and all the flour in a small bowl to form a paste; whisk into stock and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Stir in roasted shallots and reserved bacon.
  • Season sauce to taste.
  • Cut beef into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Spoon some sauce over.
  • Pass remaining sauce.

zayd top
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great beef dish.


Auner
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly and the shallots, bacon, and port sauce were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nnnn Uuuu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guests raved about it and I will definitely be making it again.


Tayyab warraich
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great beef dish.


Natasha Cavazos
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The beef is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


SneakyTomato
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy beef dish.


Shahid Lashari
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of shallots, but I'm so glad I did. The shallots were caramelized to perfection and added a wonderful sweetness to the dish. The bacon and port sauce were also delicious. Overall, thi


Mandy Thomlinson
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This was the best beef tenderloin I have ever had. The shallots, bacon, and port sauce were the perfect complement to the beef. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md kaalam Husen
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Yousuf Khan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly and the shallots, bacon, and port sauce were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.