Beef Tenderloin With Shallot Sauce

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Marsala wine and charred shallots impart their essence to this tenderloin's deep brown sauce, creating a depth of flavor that's rich and smoky.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 (6-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 3 cups beef broth
* 1 cup dry Marsala wine
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 3 tablespoons water
* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* Garnish: fresh thyme
== Directions ==
# Toss shallots and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl; stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
# Set aside.
# Stir together 1 tablespoon salt and next 4 ingredients.
# Rub tenderloin with 1/4 cup olive oil; sprinkle seasonings over top and sides of tenderloin, pressing gently with fingers.
# Place tenderloin in a large greased roasting pan; arrange shallots around tenderloin.
# Bake, uncovered, at 500° for 25 minutes.
# Reduce oven temperature to 375° and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted to thickest part of roast registers 145° (medium-rare) or 160° (medium).
# Meanwhile, stir together beef broth and Marsala in a large skillet.
# Bring to a boil; boil 6 to 8 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 cups.
# Remove tenderloin to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil; reserve shallots and drippings in a pan.
# Add broth reduction in a pan, and place over medium heat on cooktop, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of pan.
# Whisk together flour and water until smooth; stir into sauce in roasting pan.
# Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
# Add butter, stirring just until melted.
# Stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
# Thinly slice roast, and serve with sauce.
# Garnish, if desired
Yield: 16 servings
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