Tenderloin with Harissa Sauce
Servings
4Serving size
1 four ounce filet with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied using a larger pan or two pans. This recipe makes a total of one cup sauce. The leftovers make wonderful sandwiches.
Serve with Couscous or Low Sodium Saffron Rice or Rice and Lentil Pilaf or Roasted Potatoes or Saffron Rice
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Ingredients
| 4 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 8 ounces White onions (minced) |
| 1/2 cup Red wine |
| 1 1/2 cup Low sodium chicken or vegetable stock |
| 2 tsp. Harissa Sauce |
| 1/4 cup No salt added tomato sauce |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1/4 Tbsp., ground Black pepper |
| 16 ounces Beef tenderloin (4 4-ounce steaks) |
Instructions
Add the red wine, chicken stock, harissa paste, tomato paste, salt and pepper to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced to about 1 cup.
After the sauce is made, keep it warm on a burner over low heat. (The sauce will keep for 2 - 3 days.)
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat in the oven for about 15 minutes.
Remove the pan and spray lightly with olive oil. Add the tenderloin and return the pan to the oven. Let the beef sear on each side for about 4 - 5 minutes for rare.
When the meat is done to your liking, remove it from the oven, and allow it to rest on a carving board for about 2 - 3 minutes before slicing. Slice very thin.
Serve topped with about 1/4 cup sauce per serving.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Couscous
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Looking for sauces that you might find unusual will keep you from getting bored with the same old dishes. Harissa paste is very hot, and if you don’t like spicy food, use it sparingly at first.