Rating: 4 stars
6 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

A rich cherry sauce complements beef tenderloin in this 40-minute dinner of Seared Steaks with Red Wine-Cherry Sauce.

Recipe by Cooking Light July 2013

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 steak and 1/4 cup sauce)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 425°.

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  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and pepper. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add steaks; cook 4 minutes. Turn steaks over; bake at 425° for 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from pan.

  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until just tender, stirring frequently. Add cherries and star anise; cook 1 minute. Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard star anise. Stir in butter. Spoon sauce over steaks.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

289 calories; fat 13.8g; saturated fat 5.1g; mono fat 6.3g; poly fat 0.8g; protein 26.2g; carbohydrates 10.6g; fiber 1.6g; cholesterol 81mg; iron 2.5mg; sodium 387mg; calcium 47mg.
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