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roast-beef-tenderloin-with-red-currant-jus

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Recipe

A sweet-tart sauce adds character to tender but mildly flavored beef.

Yield : Makes 6 servings
Prep Time : 30 mins, plus resting
Cooking Time : 40 mins–1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (115g) sliced bacon, finely chopped
  • 2 cups tawny or ruby port
  • 2/3 cup beef stock
  • 2 tbsp red currant jelly
  • 1 tsp cornstarch, dissolved with 1 tbsp cold water
  • 2¼ lb (1kg) beef tenderloin, tied
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Directions

1. To make the sauce, cook the bacon in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat for about 6 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Wipe the pan clean. Combine the port, stock, and jelly in the pan, bring to a boil, and cook about 5 minutes, or until reduced by ¼. Whisk in the dissolved cornstarch and cook until lightly thickened. Stir in the reserved bacon.

2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to rack in a roasting pan. Roast about 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 130°F (55°C) for medium-rare.

3. Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Slice the beef and serve with the sauce.

Variation

Duck Breasts with Red Currant Jus

Substitute 4 sautèed duck breasts for the filet. Substitute pancetta for the bacon, and a hearty red wine for the port.

Notes

The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance.


© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
 

Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

654kcal (33%)
49mg (5%)
1mg (1%)
2mcg RAE (0%)
670mg
45mg
36g
4g
0g
14g
123mg (41%)
596mg (25%)
15g (77%)
40g (62%)
3mg (15%)
 

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