Ingredients

  • FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped shallots, from 2-3 large shallots
  • 1-1/4 cups red wine
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • FOR THE BEEF:
  • 1 (2 - 3 lb) center-cut beef tenderloin roast
  • Kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon per pound of beef)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon per pound of beef)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup beef broth