Balsamic Marinated Beef Tenderloin Recipe

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 lb center cut beef tenderloin trimmed
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. red wine
• 1 lrg shallot coarsely minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary coarsely minced
• 1 tsp fresh sage coarsely minced
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Rub the salt all over the tenderloin for 1 to 2 min. Then chill the meat, uncovered, for 1 hour.
2. In a blender, combine the vinegar, wine, shallot, rosemary, sage and pepper. Puree the mix and marinate the beef in it for 1 hour turning and basting every 15mins.
3. Light a grill and using a damp paper towel coat the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the beef from the marinade and grill over medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, till it is browned and medium rare - about 15 min. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 min.
4. Strain the balsamic marinade into a small non reactive sauce pan, bring to a boil over medium high heat and simmer for 30 seconds. Slice the beef 1/3 inch thick and serve with the balsamic sauce.