Filet with a Merlot Sauce

Filet with a Merlot Sauce
Filet with a Merlot Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 643 calories, 33g of protein, and 44g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up thyme, garlic, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

1
In a heavy sauce pan over high heat, combine wine, chicken broth and beef broth. Bring to a boil, and cook until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about an hour. (This can be prepared a day ahead - cover and refrigerate).
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In a small bowl, mix butter and flour.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper, and saute until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer steaks to a plate.
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Stir shallots, garlic and thyme into skillet.
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Add 2 cups reduced wine mixture to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
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Whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Boil sauce until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings6
Health Score17
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