filet-with-a-merlot-sauce.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a heavy sauce pan over high heat, combine wine, chicken broth and beef broth. Bring to a boil, and cook until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about an hour. (This can be prepared a day ahead - cover and refrigerate).",
        "In a small bowl, mix butter and flour. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper, and saute until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate.",
        "Stir shallots, garlic and thyme into skillet. Add 2 cups reduced wine mixture to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Boil sauce until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 (750 milliliter) bottle Merlot wine",
        "2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth",
        "1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth",
        "2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened",
        "1 tablespoon all-purpose flour",
        "1 tablespoon olive oil",
        "6 (6 ounce) fillets beef tenderloin",
        "freshly ground black pepper to taste",
        "1/4 cup chopped shallots",
        "1 tablespoon chopped garlic",
        "1 teaspoon fresh thyme"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Filet with a Merlot Sauce",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/19636/filet-with-a-merlot-sauce/"
}