Beef Tenderloin With Chocolate Wine Sauce
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
-
1 roast
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 1 (2 lb) beef tenderloin roast
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup chopped shallot
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaf
directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Season the meat with the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat until good and hot, then add the meat and sear until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
- Transfer the meat to a rack set on a baking sheet. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 140 degrees F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes, or to your desired degree of doneness. Remove it from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest until the sauce is nearly done before slicing.
- While the meat cooks, make the sauce. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, carrot and celery and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the wine and broth and stir in the tomato paste. Add the bay leaf and thyme and bring to a boil. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 40 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan. Stir in the cocoa and rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Serve on the side with the sliced tenderloin.
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