Filet Mignon with Cherry Steak Sauce

Name: Filet Mignon with Cherry Steak Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup Chukar® Columbia Valley Red Wine Blend; 1 cup beef stock; 1/2 cup Chukar® ORGANIC Tart Cherries; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely minced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Sea salt; Fresh ground pepper; Two 8-ounce tenderloin filets

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45 minutes

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup Chukar® Columbia Valley Red Wine Blend
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup Chukar® ORGANIC Tart Cherries
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
Two 8-ounce tenderloin filets

Directions

Cherry steak sauce:
In a small saucepan, bring wine and beef stock to a boil.
Add tart cherries, rosemary, and butter. Stir well.
Continue cooking on a low simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Steaks:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Lightly rub both sides of the steaks with salt.
Sear steaks over medium heat in an oven-proof cast iron skillet. Sear 2 minutes on each side.
Place skillet in oven until internal temperature of steaks reaches 130° F for medium rare (approximately 14-19 minutes).
Remove steaks from skillet and tent for 5 minutes. The steak temperature will continue to rise about 5° F while resting.
Spoon cherry sauce over steaks and serve.
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