PEAR CRANBERRY BEEF TENDERLOIN

PEAR CRANBERRY BEEF TENDERLOIN image

Categories Beef

Yield 4 steak

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 beef tenderloin steaks, about 1 inch thick and trimmed of fat (4 ounces each)
1/2 large red onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2T dry red wine or grape juice
2 firm ripe pears, peeled and diced
1/2 cup frozen or fresh cranberries
2T brown sugar
1/2t pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

Spray a 12 inch skillet with cooking spray and place over medium to high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and wine. Saute for 3 minutes until onion is tender but not brown. Add the pears, cranberries, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cranberries burst. Transfer chutney to bowl and set aside. Bring the heat back up to medium and add the beef to skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Serve with chutney.