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      Title: Beef Tenderloin Steaks
 Categories: Beef, Steak, Grill, Alcohol, Sauces
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      2 tb Unsalted Butter
    1/4 c  Shallots
    1/3 c  Brandy
      1 c  Beef Stock
      1 c  Creme Fraiche
      1 ts Four Peppercorn Blend
    1/4 c  Vegetable Oil
      8 x  6 oz Beef Tenderloin Steaks
 
  Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add
  shallots and saute until golden, about 8 minutes. Add brandy and
  bring to boil. Add stock and boil until mixture is reduced to 1
  cup about 5 minutes. Add creme fraiche and peppercorns; cook over
  medium heat until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes if
  using creme fraiche or 8 minutes if using cream. Taste, adding
  more crushed peppercorns if desired. Season with salt. (can be
  made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill)

  Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush
  steak with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill to desired
  doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Bring sauce to
  simmer. Transfer steaks to plates. Spoon some sauce over. Serve
  passing remaining sauce separately.
  
  Recipe by: Bon Appetit
  
  From: B&A Ekstrom
 
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