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Fillet of Beef Bourguignonne
Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved

Ingredients
1 (3-pound) filet of beef, trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning plus 1 teaspoon salt
and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons good olive oil
1/4 pound bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups good dry red wine, such as Burgundy or Chianti
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 pound pearl onions, peeled

8 to 10 carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick (domestic or wild)

Instructions
With a sharp knife, cut the fillet crosswise into
1-inch-thick slices. Salt and pepper the fillets on both sides. In a large,
heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat, saute the slices of beef in batches with 2
to 3 tablespoons oil until browned on the outside and very rare inside, about 2 to
3 minutes on each side. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside on a
platter.

In the same pan, saute the bacon on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until browned
and crisp. Remove the bacon and set it aside. Drain all the fat, except 2
tablespoons, from the pan. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Deglaze the pan with the red wine and cook on high heat for 1 minute, scraping the
bottom of the pan. Add the beef stock, tomato paste, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and
1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered on medium-high heat for 10
minutes. Strain the sauce and return it to the pan. Add the onions and carrots and
simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and the
vegetables are cooked.

With a fork mash 2 tablespoons butter and the flour into a paste and whisk it
gently into the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.

Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms separately in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon
oil for about 10 minutes, until browned and tender.

Add the fillet of beef slices, the mushrooms, and the bacon to the pan with the
vegetables and sauce. Cover and reheat gently for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not over
cook. Season, to taste, and serve immediately.