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Grilled Peppercorn Beef Chateau with Caramelized Pecan Cabernet Cherry Sauce

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Serves:

6

Level:

intermediate

Soucre

Alevia's Kitchen

Short Description

Grilled peppercorn-crusted beef chateau served with a rich caramelized pecan and cabernet cherry sauce for a bold, elegant dish.

Ingredients

Marinate:

2 lb beef tenderloin

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons grainy mustard

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

2 teaspoons salt

4 teaspoons cracked black pepper


Sauce:

¼ cup Port wine

4 cups red wine

1 cup dried cherries

2 teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup olive oil

1 cup pecan pieces

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Beef Marinade:

Combine 1 tablespoon of oil, brown mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, cracked pepper, and Port wine. Rub this mixture onto the beef.


Grill the beef and then finish cooking in the oven at 350°F for approximately 15 minutes for medium rare.


In a saucepan, bring the wine and cherries to a boil, then reduce by half and stir. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the wine mixture, then add 4 oz of olive oil.


Mix the pecans with 1 tablespoon of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and water. Spread them on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes at 350°F


Slice the beef, arrange it in a pan, and top with the cherry sauce and toasted pecans.

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