Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Oh, I Do Love All This....




this image from my friends in Italy @ DueAlberi blog,
you will find them HERE



imagine how much fun sitting around this uber-comfy dining area, 
sipping excellent Bordeaux from perfect balloon glasses,
awaiting the presentation of this main course...


  a lovely 
Beef Tenderloin
Don't be afraid of this, as it's actually one of the most simple things you can make
without too much preparation.  
Because there is absolutely no waste, you have perfect beef with no fat. 
The following is my go-to recipe:
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    Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Merlot Sauce Recipe


    BEEF
    1 beef tenderloin roast (3 lb)
    1/3 cup red wine vinegar
    1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

    Merlot Sauce
    1 cup currant jelly
    1 cup Merlot, Zinfandel or nonalcoholic red wine
    1/2 cup Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine

    Directions:
    1. Place tenderloin In resealable food-storage plastic bag or large glass or plastic dish.
    In small bowl, mix remaining beef ingredients; pour over beef.  Seal bag or cover dish; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning beef several times to coat with marinade.
    2. Heat oven to 425ºF. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of beef.
    3. Roast uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until thermometer reads 140ºF (medium-rare doneness). Cover beef loosely with tent of foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 145ºF. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5ºF and beef will be easier to carve as juices set up.)
    4. In 1-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly reduced and syrupy. Cut beef across grain at slanted angle into  slices.

    Serve with sauce.

    NOTE FROM ME:  You can actually skip all the marinating process if you're short of time, as the beef will be extremely tender anyway.  

    Let the tenderloin come to room temperature, salt & pepper to taste, if you like the flavor of Hickory Smoke Sauce sprinkle liberally on the tenderloin prior to seasoning.  

    Pop into your container & put uncovered into the oven.  
    In 40 minutes you will have delicious rare to medium rare beef ready to serve. 
    If you don't have a meat thermometer, don't worry.  The beef always comes out perfect. 

    If you like more well-done, cook for 5 more minutes ONLY.

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    are you excited about the upcoming holiday season?
    I know I am !!



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    please go over to see her and enter




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    8 comments:

    1. Marsha, I have been following your beautiful blog for quite some time now. Love it! Popping over from Purple Chocolat Home.

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    2. Your roast looks delicious, Marsha! I've made beef tenderloin but I would love to try this sauce. And I've never marinated it so I HAVE to try your recipe! Thanks so much!

      XO,
      Jane

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    3. Marsha .... I'm literally salivating over your beef tenderloin!! I have never really used a recipe ...BUT I'm going to try yours over the Christmas holidays ~ your Merlot sauce sounds tres delicious... Thanks for sharing. Hugs C. (HHL)

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    4. I would love to sit around that island with family and friends!

      Enjoy your night! Hope all went well!

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    5. oh I dearly love the antler photo...beautiful!

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    6. Wow, Marsha, thank ou for sharing this recipe.
      I am wiht you on the kitchen. Now that is one great room.
      Teresa
      xoxo

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    7. I love that candelabra! That island is such a fantastic entertainment hub, thanks for sharing!

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