Filet Mignon with Madeira-Prune Sauce

Filet Mignon with Madeira-Prune Sauce

Prunes and Madeira, a fortified Portuguese wine, create a sweet and savory sauce that’s so tasty you may be tempted to lick your plate. Use sirloin steaks if you’re on a budget. But if you’re in the mood to splurge, filet mignon is incomparably tender in this recipe.

Serves: 4Preparation time: 40 minutes

Ingredients5 large shallots, peeled and halved
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 4-ounce filet mignon or sirloin steaks,
1 1/4 inches thick, trimmed
3/4 cup Madeira
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/4 cup pitted prunes, coarsely chopped

Preparation1. Preheat oven to 425°F.2. Toss shallots with 1 teaspoon oil in a small baking pan. Roast until beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.3. Meanwhile, combine thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl; rub the mixture all over steaks. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning, 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.4. Add Madeira to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil; continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by about half, 10-12 minutes.5. Combine butter and flour in a small bowl. Stir tomato paste into the pan until dissolved, then add the butter-flour paste in small bits, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon, until it’s dissolved. Add prunes and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes more. Add the roasted shallots and steaks to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Turn to coat and cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve the steaks with the pan sauce.Enjoy!

Nutrition FactsPer serving359 calories12 g fat (4 g sat, 6 g mono)69 mg cholesterol23 g carbohydrate28 g protein1 g fiber232 mg sodium680 mg potassium