Garlic and Herb Beef Tenderloin
- 4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets, 1 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorn, and garlic rub
- 1 shallot
- 14 cup dry white wine
- 1 (5 1/4 ounce) package garlic & herb spreadable cheese
- 13 cup chicken broth
- To prepare the beef, add oil to a large skillet, heat over medium-high for 1-3 minutes or until shimmering.
- Season fillets with rub, and cook 3-5 minutes, or until browned without turning.
- Turn fillets over cook 3-5 minutes again or until a thermometer reaches 140 degrees (medium-rare).
- Remove skillet from heat, and transfer fillets to a plate, tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes.
- To prepare sauce:.
- Finely chop shallot, and return skillet to heat and cook shallot 30-45 seconds or until softened.
- Add wine, and whisk to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet.
- Add cheese spread, cook and stir 20-30 seconds or until cheese spread is melted and smooth.
- Add broth and cook an additional 30-45 seconds or until heated through.
- If serving with mashed potatoes, reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce.
beef tenderloin, vegetable oil, peppercorn, shallot, white wine, garlic, chicken broth
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/garlic-and-herb-beef-tenderloin-470970 (may not work)