Chateaubriand Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Season beef with salt, black pepper, and cayenne
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
3. Sear beef on all sides until golden brown
4. Remove beef and set aside
5. Add butter, garlic, and shallots to the skillet
6. Cook until softened
7. Add red wine and beef broth
8. Bring to a boil and reduce by half
9. Stir in Dijon mustard and thyme
10. Return beef to skillet and cook to desired doneness
11. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing