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Beef Filets with Stilton

Source of Recipe


From "The Coastal Living Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 4 (6-ounce) beef tenderloin filets
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  
• 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  
• 2/3 cup dry red wine
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried tarragon
  
• 4 ounces Stilton or other blue cheese, crumbled
  






Instructions



1. Rub filets with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook filets 6 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from skillet; keep filets warm.
   
   
2. Add wine to skillet; bring to a simmer, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until wine reduces by half. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add chopped tarragon. Remove from heat.
   
   
3. Arrange filets on a serving platter, and drizzle with wine reduction sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Garnish, if desired.
   
   Makes 4 servings.