Bon Appétit MEAT
RECIPE NAME:  PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT!
SERVING SIZE: 4
PREPARATION TIME: 30 minutes
 INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons olive oil -
4 large onions (red if you have) cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1 1/2 teaspoon salt -
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -
1/2 teaspoon sugar -
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -
2 teaspoons black pepper coarsely ground
1 lb. beef tenderloin trimmed of fat and cut into
4 steaks, 1 inch thick
 
DIRECTIONS:
  •  In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Cover and cook, stirring often, until onions are very tender and browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add a little water if necessary to prevent scorching.
  • Stir in vinegar and sugar.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, combine thyme, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Rub evenly over both sides of steaks.
  • In a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil at medium high heat.
  • Sear steaks until well browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • Serve with reserved onions.
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