BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH ROQUEFORT SAUCE

By pat1908

Makes: 4
BUY QUALITY BEEF TENDERLOIN SERVE WITH QUALITY RED WINE

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 tsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
• 2/3 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (about 3 ounces)
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 4 6 to 8 ounce beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
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Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually mix in wine. Boil until liquid is reduced to ¼ cup, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add Roquefort and stir until melted and smooth. Add ¼ cup whipping cream and simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).

2. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to platter.

3. Bring sauce to simmer over low heat, stirring constantly and thinning with more cream if too thick. Stir in any accumulated juices from steaks. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve