Rating: 4.5 stars
15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0

Entertaining? Pop the beef tenderloin in the oven as guests arrive, and make the cherry-black pepper sauce just before they're seated.

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2011

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Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
20 mins
total:
45 mins
Yield:
Serves 8 (serving size: 3 ounces beef and 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle beef with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer beef to a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer registers 135° or desired degree of doneness. Remove beef from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Return skillet to medium heat. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes or until shallots are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, and preserves. Bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 6 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Serve sauce with beef.

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Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

288 calories; fat 12.5g; saturated fat 5.7g; mono fat 4.3g; poly fat 0.5g; protein 25.4g; carbohydrates 16.8g; fiber 0.1g; cholesterol 93mg; iron 2.1mg; sodium 310mg; calcium 41mg.
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