Beef Tenderloin w/ Balsamic Sauce

Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients:

• 4 (6oz ea) beef tenderloin steaks
• 2 tablespoons coarse-grain sea salt
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• balsamic sauce
• fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

Rub the tenderloin evenly with salt and pepper. Cook the steaks in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Bake at 350° for 8 to 15 minutes, depending on how done you want the meat. Serve with balsamic sauce and garnish if desired.

Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

Bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, then cool the mixture. Whisk the egg yolks into the wine mixture and cook over low heat, whisking constantly until thickened. Slowly whisk in the butter until blended. Serve immediately.