2004 Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Sauce

By boandozzy

3 ounces cooked beef with 3-1/2 teaspoons sauce equals 242 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 576 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 24 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Sauce in Light & Tasty April/May 2003, p16

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 beef tenderloin roast (2 pounds)
• 2 cups port wine or 1 cup grape juice and 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper; rub evenly over tenderloin. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place meat on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 50-70 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

In a saucepan, bring wine or grape juice and broth to a boil; cook until reduced to 3/4 cup. Add vinegar; cook for 3-4 minutes or until reduced to a sauce consistency. Stir in butter, salt and pepper. Serve with tenderloin. Yield: 8 servings.