TENDERLOIN FOR TWO WITH CHERRY-BRANDY SAUCE

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I'm a stay-at-home mom with an active toddler and busy teenager. An evening alone with my husband is truly a special occasion. So I make this elegant entree for two.-Gina Hardy, La Vernia, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup port wine or additional beef broth
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup cherry brandy
1-1/2 teaspoons cherry preserves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup. Strain and discard the shallot, peppercorns and bay leaf; set liquid aside., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove steaks and keep warm. , Remove pan from the heat; add the reserved broth mixture, then the brandy. Return pan to the heat. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup. Stir in preserves and remaining butter. Return steaks to the pan; heat through.

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Samikshya Rana Magar
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I've tried many tenderloin recipes, but this one is by far the best. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce is simply amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lawal Afeez
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This dish is absolutely delicious. The tenderloin is cooked perfectly and the cherry brandy sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nick George
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The tenderloin is always tender and juicy, and the cherry brandy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Beijyng Kamau
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This was a delicious meal! The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce was a perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Samiosz TV
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tenderloin is always cooked perfectly and the cherry brandy sauce is a wonderful complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


simple jack
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This dish is a real showstopper. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce is simply divine. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Govt High School Raiwind For Boys
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The tenderloin is always tender and juicy, and the cherry brandy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Daniel Effiong
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This dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The tenderloin is always cooked perfectly and the cherry brandy sauce is a wonderful complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Giveness Maphanga
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I've tried many tenderloin recipes, but this one is by far the best. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce is simply amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohamed Fasal
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the tenderloin and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandesh Newar
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This dish is absolutely delicious. The tenderloin is cooked perfectly and the cherry brandy sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ahmad Srour
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The tenderloin is always tender and juicy, and the cherry brandy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


michael tapalia
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This was a delicious meal! The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce was a perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Marciano Ransom
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tenderloin is always cooked perfectly and the cherry brandy sauce is a wonderful complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daniel Lyons-Dillingham
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This dish is a real showstopper. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce is simply divine. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Favour Spark
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The tenderloin is always tender and juicy, and the cherry brandy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Leslie Rosenthal
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This recipe is a keeper! The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the cherry brandy sauce was divine. I will be making this dish again and again.


Ntombifuthi Tshefu
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the tenderloin and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


BANGLAR GAMER ༺ASIF༻
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The tenderloin was so tender and juicy, and the cherry brandy sauce was to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


jayalal aryal
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This was an absolutely delightful meal! The tenderloin was cooked perfectly and the cherry brandy sauce was a wonderful complement. I will definitely be making this again.