Marinated Beef Tenderloin Caramelized Onions Mushroom Ragout

Onions and mushrooms naturally complement rich beef. Use cremini mushrooms in the ragout for a more robust flavor. The beef is so tender! I served this with a baked sweet potato and a spinach salad. It should be served with a nice red wine or rose - since i am not a connoisseur of wines i can't say too much. Cooking light magazine, november 2008 edition.this was posted on 11/05/2008.

Steps

Prepare beef:.

Combine shallots , vinegar , soy sauce , dijon mustard , honey & garlic in a large zip-lock plastic bag add beef to bag.

Seal.

Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours , turning occasionally.

Preheat oven to 450f.

Remove beef from bag.

Discard marinade.

Sprinkle beef with 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper.

Place beef on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 450 for 35 minutes or until a thermometer registers 135 or until desired degree of doneness.

Place tenderloin on a platter.

Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Prepare ragout:.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add onion & a pinch of crushed red peppers to pan.

Cook 15 minutes or until lightly browned , stirring occasionally.

Add garlic.

Cook 1 minute , stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to medium-high.

Add mushrooms , 1 tablespoon soy sauce , and thyme.

Saut 8 minutes.

Stir in madeira.

Cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.

Add broth.

Cook 2 .

Ingredients

shallot, balsamic vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, dijon mustard, honey, garlic cloves, beef tenderloin, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooking spray, olive oil, sweet onions, button mushrooms, fresh thyme, madeira wine, fat free low-sodium beef broth