Serves :4-6

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 pound shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled

• 1-1/2 tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 3 cups beef broth

• 3/4 cup red wine

• 1-1/2 teaspoons tomato paste

• 2 pounds beef tenderloin roast, trimmed

• 1 tsp. dried thyme

• 3 tbsp. coconut oil

• 1 tbsp. almond flour

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a baking pan, toss the shallots with olive oil to coat them. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the shallots in the preheated oven until they are tender, stirring occasionally, about half an hour.
3. In a saucepan, combine the red wine and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook over high heat until the volume is reduced by half. Stir in the tomato paste and set the mixture aside.
4. Pat the beef tenderloin roast dry and season it with salt, dried thyme, and pepper.
5. In a separate pan, heat the coconut oil over high heat. Add the beef tenderloin roast to the pan and brown it on all sides.
6. Place the pan with the beef in the preheated oven and roast it for about half an hour for medium-rare doneness. Once done, transfer the beef to a platter and cover it loosely with foil.
7. Place the pan used to cook the beef on the stovetop and add the wine and broth mixture. Bring it to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer this mixture to a different saucepan.
8. In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil and almond flour together. Whisk this mixture into the broth and simmer until the sauce thickens.
9. Stir in the roasted shallots into the sauce and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Cut the roasted beef tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve the beef with some of the sauce spooned over it.

Enjoy your delicious and tender beef tenderloin with a flavorful shallot sauce!

ALLERGIES:

SF (Shellfish-Free)

GF (Gluten-Free)

DF (Dairy-Free)

EF (Egg-Free)

Here are some variations of the beef tenderloin with shallot sauce recipe:

1. Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin: Before roasting the beef tenderloin, coat it with a mixture of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley. This will add extra flavor and a beautiful herb crust to the beef.

2. Mushroom Shallot Sauce: Add sautéed mushrooms to the shallot sauce for a richer and earthier flavor. Simply cook sliced mushrooms in a separate pan with butter until tender, then stir them into the shallot sauce before serving.

3. Red Wine Reduction: Instead of using both red wine and beef broth in the sauce, create a rich red wine reduction by simmering red wine with shallots until it’s reduced and thickened. This intensifies the wine flavor in the sauce.

4. Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin: Coat the beef tenderloin with crushed peppercorns before browning it in the pan. The peppery crust adds a delightful kick to the dish.

5. Balsamic Glaze: Add a balsamic glaze to the shallot sauce for a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. Simmer balsamic vinegar with a bit of honey or brown sugar until it reduces to a glaze-like consistency, then stir it into the sauce.