Gorgonzola-Topped Tenderloin Steaks Special Entertaining

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   7-10 minutes

Cook Time
   20 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Broiling
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Shortloin

Ingredients

• 4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1-inch thick (4-6 ounces each)
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Instructions

Heat a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes over medium heat until hot. Combine garlic and pepper. Press evenly into both sides of each steak.

Place steaks in skillet and cook for 10-13 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

In same skillet, add broth and wine. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook while stirring up browned bits from skillet for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.

Spoon sauce over steaks and sprinkle with cheese.

Suggestions

You may substitute other cheese such as blue (bleu) cheese, Roquefort or Stilton for the Gorgonzola.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 6 oz.) 247 calories; 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 81 mg cholesterol; 269 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 0.3 g fiber; 33 g protein; 8.9 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 1.9 mg iron; 38.1 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc.