Grilled Filet with Red Wine Infused Sauce
Category: Main Courses
Servings: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef Filet | 250g – 1kg |
| Red Wine | 500ml |
| Shallot | 30g |
| Cloves | 3 |
| Juniper Berries | 6 |
| Bay Leaves | 2 |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Salt | a pinch |
| Rosemary | 1 sprig |
| Sage | 3 leaves |
| Thyme | 2 sprigs |
| Butter | 20g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 10g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 20g |
Instructions
Step 1: Marinade the Beef
Begin by preparing the beef filets. Place them in a shallow dish and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Allow the filets to marinate while you move on to making the flavorful red wine sauce.
Step 2: Prepare the Wine Sauce
Finely chop the rosemary, sage, and thyme. Then, peel and finely chop the shallot to create the aromatic base for your sauce.
In a large saucepan, pour the entire bottle of red wine. Add the chopped shallot, cloves, juniper berries, and bay leaves. Season with black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to reduce and concentrate its flavors.
Once reduced, strain the sauce through a fine sieve to remove the solid ingredients, leaving only the rich wine essence.
Step 3: Create the Thickened Sauce
In a separate pan, gently melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a smooth roux, ensuring no lumps form. Gradually pour the strained wine sauce into the pan while continuously whisking, keeping the heat on low. This will thicken the sauce as it simmers gently.
Step 4: Grill the Filets
While the sauce is thickening, heat your grill or griddle pan. Once hot, place the marinated beef filets on the grill and cook to your desired level of doneness, ensuring each side is seared to a perfect golden brown.
Step 5: Plate and Serve
To serve, arrange the grilled filets on plates, optionally placing them on a bed of fresh salad greens for added texture. Generously pour the red wine-infused sauce over the top of the filets, allowing the rich flavors to complement the tender meat.
Your Grilled Filet with Red Wine Infused Sauce is now ready to be enjoyed, delivering a sophisticated and mouth-watering meal perfect for any occasion.
