Marinated Beef Tenderloin/Caramelized Onions/Mushroom Ragout

Ingredients

BEEF

• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (2 lb)  beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• cooking spray

RAGOUT

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups sliced button mushrooms or sliced cremini mushrooms (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup madeira wine or dry sherry
• 1/3 cup fat free low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   PREPARE BEEF:.

2. 2

   Combine shallots, vinegar, soy sauce,& Dijon mustard in a large zip-lock plastic bag add beef to bag; seal.

3. 3

   Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours, turning occasionally.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 450°F.

5. 5

   Remove beef from bag; discard marinade.

6. 6

   Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

7. 7

   Place beef on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

8. 8

   Bake at 450° for 35 minutes or until a thermometer registers 135° or until desired degree of doneness.

9. 9

   Place tenderloin on a platter; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

10. 10

    PREPARE RAGOUT:.

11. 11

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

12. 12

    Add onion & a pinch of crushed red peppers to pan; cook 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

13. 13

    Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

14. 14

    Increase heat to medium-high.

15. 15

    Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and thyme; sauté 8 minutes.

16. 16

    Stir in Madeira; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.

17. 17

    Add broth; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.

18. 18

    Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

19. 19

    E N J O Y!