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Beef Tournedos with Gin & Juniper Sauce Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup of defatted beef stock
2 T. gin
2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. juniper berries crushed
2 - 4 oz. beef tenderloin steaks trimmed of fat
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp coarsely ground pepper
salt to taste
Directions:
Directions:
In a measuring cup, combine beef stock, gin, vinegar and juniper berries, set aside
Brush or rub steaks with oil. Press pepper onto the steaks and season with salt.
Heat medium size cast iron or heavy skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Place steaks in the heated pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned on the outside and pink on the inside. Transfer steaks to plate and keep warm.
Reduce heat in the pan to medium and add the reserved stock mixture. Cook stirring to scrape any of the brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Place steaks on individual serving plates and spoon the sauce over.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Searing the steaks in a very hot , dry pan ensures succulent meat. Very tasty!!! My favorite steak!

 

 

 

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