Title: Seared Tenderloin of Beef with Potato Onion Puree
Categories: Infood01
Yield: 1 servings

---------------------------------TENDERLOIN---------------------------------
4 Tenderloins; (6 ounce)
2 tb Olive oil
Salt and pepper

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4 Shallots; sliced
1 Carrot; chopped
2 Cloves garlic; chopped
3 oz Bittersweet chocolate;
-chopped
2 c Port wine
3 Sprigs thyme
1 Bay leaf
5 Black peppercorns
1 qt Veal stock
1 oz Vintage port
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sear meat in olive oil on both sides in saute
pan. Place pan in oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Let beef rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Sauce:

Caramelize shallots, carrots, and garlic. Slowly add the chocolate,
stirring until melted. Add port wine, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns.
Simmer until reduced by three quarters. Add veal stock, reduce by one half.
Strain. Add vintage port, cook 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings

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NOTES : Recipe courtesy of Kenneth Johnson, Chef, The Terrace

Recipe by: IN FOOD TODAY SHOW #INB199

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