Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef tenderloin
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cabernet sauvignon wine
  • 1/4 cup shallot, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Rub meat with garlic & sprinkle with 1/8 t sea salt & pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy skillet. Sear meat over high heat 3 minutes until browned on all sides.
  • Place in oven and roast 10-20 minutes to desired doneness, turning once.
  • Combine wine with the herbs/veggies and bring to boil.
  • Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Run liquid through mesh strainer to remove any large pieces.
  • In small saucepan, heat broth over high heat 5-7 minutes until reduced by half.
  • Combine borth & wine mixture.
  • When meat is cooked, remove from pan and cover with foil.
  • Pour any juices from pan in with broth mixture.
  • Mix in butter and more salt & pepper if desired.
  • Slice tenderloin, sprinkle with fleur de sel (or coarse sea salt) and pour sauce over. Serve.