PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS

Peppered Beef Tenderloin Steaks image

"I found this recipe just about the time I was getting brave about using herbs and rubs to flavor meats," recalls Karin Woodbury of Ocala, Florida. "My family loved the taste and it's been a favorite ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 large red onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet; add onions. Cook and stir over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender and browned. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, vinegar and sugar. Remove and keep warm. , Combine the pepper, thyme and remaining salt; rub over steaks. In the same skillet, cook steaks for 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges