ROAST FILLET OF BEEF IN RED-WINE SAUCE

Roast Fillet of Beef in Red-Wine Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 40m

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 center-cut fillet of beef, about 1 3/4 pounds, well trimmed and tied
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup fresh or canned beef broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dry
1 small bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Sprinkle meat on all sides with salt and pepper. Rub with oil.
Put beef in a small shallow roasting pan and place on bottom rack of oven. Bake 25 minutes, turning once or twice as it roasts.
Transfer meat to a warm platter. Cover loosely with foil to keep it warm.
Pour off fat from pan. Place pan on top of stove and add shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add wine. Cook and reduce by half. Add broth, thyme, bay leaf and any juices that have accumulated around beef. Cook over high heat for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by 3/4 cup. Swirl in the butter.
Transfer meat to a warm serving platter. Strain sauce over meat, slice on the bias and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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Edenojie Daniella

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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.

seif gaming

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I've made it for company several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Vini P

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Made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! The beef was incredibly tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Wahab Choudhary

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This roast fillet of beef in red wine sauce turned out absolutely divine! The beef was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy on the inside with a beautiful caramelized crust on the outside. The red wine sauce was rich, flavorful, and perfectly compl

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