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Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry Merlot Sauce

pairs with Jack Nicklaus Private Reserve 2008
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Ingredients
  • Beef:
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  • 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 4-6 oz. each, cut approx. 1 inch
  • 1/2 pt. fresh blackberries
  • Sauce:
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  • 2 T. shallots, minced
  • 1 t. garlic, minced
  • 2 oz. blackberry jam
  • 1 c. Red Blend Wine
  • 2 1/2 c. beef stock
preparation

In a saucepan bring shallots, garlic, blackberry jam and wine to a boil. Boil gently and reduce to 1/2 c. Strain and set liquid aside. Boil beef stock in separate pan until reduced to 1 c. (15-20 minutes).
Grill steaks over hot coals or under a broiler for 3-5 minutes per side or until done to taste.
Whisk wine/blackberry mixture and beef stock together. If sauce is too thin (usually is using canned stock), dissolve 1 t. cornstarch in 1 T. wine, stir into sauce and bring to boil. Whisk in 1 T. butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve steaks with sauce and fresh blackberries for the garnish, mashed potatoes with horseradish, carrots with a pinch of cinnamon, sautéed zucchini with fresh thyme.

Serves: 4