Beef Tenderloin Steaks With Red Wine Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant yet surprisingly easy recipe for pan-seared beef tenderloin steaks. Tender, juicy beef is perfectly complemented by a luscious red wine tarragon sauce. This Cooking Light-inspired recipe (October 2003) is guaranteed to impress! Ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 316.3 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beef Tenderloin Steaks With Red Wine Tarragon Sauce

  • Low Sodium Beef Broth
  • Dry Red Wine
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dried Tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • Beef Tenderloin Steaks
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • Fresh Parsley

How to Make Beef Tenderloin Steaks With Red Wine Tarragon Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup red wine, 2 tablespoons tarragon, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  3. Add beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 inch thick) to the hot skillet.
  4. Sear steaks for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to reach your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy (130°F for medium-rare).
  5. Remove steaks from the skillet and set aside to rest; keep warm.
  6. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots to the skillet.
  7. Sauté for 1 minute, until softened.
  8. Pour the red wine mixture into the skillet.
  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has reduced to about 1/4 cup (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  11. Serve the steaks immediately, generously drizzled with the red wine tarragon sauce.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

41g

Carbs

1g