Beef Tournedos with Gin & Juniper Sauce

From EatingWell: January/February 1993

Searing the steaks in a very hot, dry pan ensures succulent meat.

Beef Tournedos with Gin & Juniper Sauce Recipe

2 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons gin
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons juniper berries, crushed
2 4-ounce beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Salt

Preparation

Combine broth, gin, vinegar and juniper berries in a measuring cup. Set aside.
Brush or rub steaks with oil. Press pepper onto the steaks and season with salt. Heat a medium cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Place steaks in the heated pan and cook until browned on the outside but still pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate and keep warm.
Add the reserved broth mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until reduced slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the steaks on individual plates and spoon the sauce over.

Tips & Notes

To crush juniper berries: Place whole spices in a plastic bag and crush with the bottom of a heavy skillet or pulse in a spice grinder.

Nutrition

Per serving: 312 calories; 11 g fat ( 4 g sat , 4 g mono ); 90 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrates; 34 g protein; 0 g fiber; 247 mg sodium; 463 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (53% daily value), Zinc (40% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 4 1/2 lean meat

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