Name: Beef Tenderloin Filets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 1-inch-thick beef tenderloin steaks; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup dry red wine; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 0.5 cup beef stock; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil

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Beef Tenderloin Filets

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Beef Tenderloin Filets

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Pat filets dry; season with salt and black pepper.

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add filets; cook to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. Transfer filets to a serving plate; discard fat from skillet. Add wine to skillet; bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in cream and stock; boil sauce until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in tomatoes and basil until combined.

Serve filets with pan sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Wine Reduction Magic 🍷
Reduce the red wine first to concentrate its flavors before adding beef stock, creating a more intense sauce base.
Cream Sauce Technique 🥄
Temper the heavy cream slowly into the reduction to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, silky sauce texture.
Searing Perfection 🔥
Pat the beef tenderloin filets completely dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
Tomato and Basil Timing 🌿
Add chopped tomatoes and fresh basil at the very end of sauce preparation to maintain their bright, fresh flavors and prevent overcooking.
Butter Mounting Trick 🧈
Finish the sauce by whisking in cold butter off the heat, creating a luxurious, glossy texture and rich flavor.