Beef Tenderloin Steaks and Balsamic Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons butter, divided
• 1 cup vertically sliced yellow onion
• 1 cup vertically sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced shallots
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. 1. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and shallots; sauté 6 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add broth; cook 4 minutes or until onions are tender and liquid almost evaporates. Add beans and vinegar; cover and cook 4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon salt; keep warm.
2. 2. Sprinkle steaks with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with bean mixture.