Shelly's Recipe

BEEF FILLETS WITH WINE SAUCE`

Category: Steaks - Beef

2 tbsp olive oil
6 (1/2 inch thick) beef tenderloin steaks
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 (10 3/4 oz) can beef broth, undiluted
1 cup dry red wine
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3 tbsp green peppercorns
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Heat a 5-quart saute pan over high heat and add oil. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Place in skillet and brown on both sides. Remove steaks from pan.

Add broth, wine and garlic to skillet; cook over high heat 15 minutes. Return steaks to pan, and cook 5-6 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove pan from heat; remove steaks, reserving sauce in pan. Add peppercorns, and gradually whisk in butter. Serve sauce over steaks. Serves 6