Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

For the Beef Tenderloin:

• 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Red Wine Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup red wine (choose a good quality one you would drink)

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

•  1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

•  1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

•  Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Sear the Beef:

•    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
•    Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper.
•    Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
•    Add the beef tenderloin to the skillet and sear on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

2. Roast the Beef:

•  Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the beef tenderloin until it reaches your desired level of doneness, about 25-30 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature of 135°F or 57°C).
• Remove the beef from the oven, transfer it to a cutting board, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

3. Prepare the Red Wine Sauce:

• While the beef is resting, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
• Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Whisk in the butter until melted and smooth.

4. Serve:

•    Slice the beef tenderloin and arrange on a serving platter.

•   Spoon the red wine sauce over the beef slices and serve immediately.