SHALLOT-BRANDY SAUCE

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Make this shallot-brandy sauce to accompany our Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Christmas Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup brandy
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store bought beef stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add brandy. Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Whisk in stock and cream and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper.

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