Beef Tenderloin With Dijon Cream Sauce
This is somewhat expensive and time-consuming to make. but, it is so worth it!!! my brother is the pickiest eater i know and he absolutely loved it!
Steps
Combine oil and vinegar in a cup , rub onto beef.
Season generously with salt.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile , coarsely crush peppercorns and mustard seeds in a blender or food processor or by hand with a mortar and pestle.
Roll beef in crushed mixture , pressing it into the surface to coat.
Oil grill to help prevent sticking.
Grill beef , on a covered grill , over medium heat 16 to 24 minutes.
Turn halfway through cooking.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Slice and serve with a few spoonfuls of sauce.
For the dijon-cream sauce , bring beef broth and whipping cream to a boil in a saucepan.
Boil gently until reduced to about 1 cup.
Sauce will be thick enough to coat a spoon.
Remove from heat.
Stir in butter , a little at a time , until all the butter is melted.
Stir in mustard and vinegar , adjusting amounts to taste.
Sprinkle with peppercorns and mustard seeds.
Makes about 1 cup.
Ingredients
olive oil, balsamic vinegar, beef tenderloin, white peppercorns, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, beef broth, whipping cream, butter, dijon mustard