beef tenderloin with marsala

(3 RATINGS)
41 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 29, 2009
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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 ounces pancetta
  • 1 - onion, sliced
  • 2.25 pounds filet mignon, in 1" slices
  • - "just a pinch" of salt
  • - "just a pinch" of pepper
  • 3/4 cup marsala
  • 1/2 cup beef stock

How To Make beef tenderloin with marsala

  • Step 1
    Heat 3 teaspoons butter and pancetta or bacon in a skillet large enough to hold meat in one layer.
  • Step 2
    Saute\' until golden brown.
  • Step 3
    Add onion and saute\' until golden.
  • Step 4
    Remove pancetta or bacon and onion with a slotted spoon.
  • Step 5
    Reserve bacon and discard onion.
  • Step 6
    Put beef slices in same skillet and pan-broil until quite brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Step 7
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 8
    Add melted butter, wine and stock and lower heat.
  • Step 9
    Cook 2 more minutes on each side, turning once to coat slices with sauce.
  • Step 10
    Remove meat, place on top of reserved bacon on serving platter, and keep warm.
  • Step 11
    Boil sauce until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Pour over meat and serve.
  • Step 13
    NOTE: May substitute 2 ounces of bacon for pancetta.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian

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