Beef Tenderloin Steaks With Smoky Bacon Bourbon Sauce

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Sounds decadent!!

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Steps

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Boil wine and garlic in heavy medium saucepan until reduced to 1 / 2 cup , about 15 minutes.

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Add next 5 ingredients.

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Boil until reduced by half , about 20 minutes.

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Set sauce aside.

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Cook bacon in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

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Using slotted spoon , transfer to paper towels.

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Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.

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Add flour to drippings in skillet.

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Whisk to blend.

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Cook 1 minute , whisking constantly.

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Gradually whisk in wine sauce made previously.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat.

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Simmer until sauce thickens , about 2 minutes.

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Meanwhile melt butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.

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Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness , about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

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Transfer steaks to plates.

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Mix bacon and bourbon into sauce.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Spoon over steaks.

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Ingredients

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dry red wine, garlic cloves, beef broth, chicken broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme sprig, bacon, all-purpose flour, butter, beef tenderloin steaks, bourbon