BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD & TARRAGON SAUCE

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From the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Published in Bon Appetit, April 2003. The steaks are served atop sauteed spinach.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup canned low sodium beef broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 (5 ounce) bags Baby Spinach
4 (7 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T oil in heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cover and cook until soft and brown, about 3 minutes. Add stock, wine, and brandy. Boil until slightly reduced, 6 minutes. Add cream; boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Set sauce aside.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add 1 bag of spinach and toss until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add remaining spinach and toss just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 T oil in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Saute to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare.
  • Divide spinach among 4 plates. Place 1 steak on each mound of spinach. Add sauce, mustard, and tarragon to skillet steaks cooked in; boil until slightly thickened, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

Shakih Hassan
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5 stars!


Mano Bili
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


kennedy argueta
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive meal.


Lindelwa Mzoboshe
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Dalitso Jackar
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I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


antor shaha
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This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth it. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mac Man
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The beef was tender and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Patricia Sadler
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Mavis Syster
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Lily Skef
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The beef tenderloin was cooked perfectly and the mustard-tarragon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.