Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Herbed Chèvre
2 | Top Grass Tenderloin or ( New York) Strip Loin Grilling Medallions (each about 8 oz/225 g and 1 inch/2.5 cm thick) |
1 tbsp (15 mL) | balsamic vinegar |
½ cup (125 mL) | whipping cream |
½ tsp (2 mL) | minced garlic |
3 tbsp (45 mL) | crumbled chèvre or fresh goat cheese |
1 tsp (5 mL) | chopped fresh basil leaves |
1 | small fresh tomato, seeded and finely diced |
1 | small green onion, white part only, chopped |
1 tsp (5 mL) | chopped fresh parsley |
Salt and pepper to taste | |
Olive oil |
- Brush steaks with vinegar; set aside
- Bring cream and minced garlic to boil in small saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer until volume reduces by half. Remove from heat; stir in Chèvre with wooden spoon until completely blended. Stir in basil, diced tomatoes, chopped green onion and parsley to sauce. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
- Lightly Brush steaks with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve each steak with warm Chèvre Sauce.
Cooks Notes: Sauce can be made ahead covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. To serve, reheat, stirring over low heat until warmed through.