This Valentine's Day you can celebrate with a romantic, home-cooked, candlelit dinner for two.valentines day flowers him Some are labeled "natural" or "grass-fed" or "certified Angus." The label "natural," according to the USDA guidelines, means the meat has no artificial ingredients or added color and is minimally processed. This recipe calls for just a simple seasoning of salt and black pepper for tenderloins that are cooked in a skillet. Watch the timing carefully because beef tenderloin is delicate, and most chefs recommend cooking it to only medium-rare. PAN-SEARED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSTARD-TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE Serves: 2 / Preparation time: 5 minutes / Total time: 20 minutes 2 teaspoons olive oil or nonstick cooking spray 2 beef tenderloin filets, each about 4 ounces and 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed of any visible fat Salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup reduced fat-free sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon Tarragon sprigs, optional In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Add the steaks to the pan; cook 3 minutes on one side. Turn them over and continue cooking another 5 to 8 minutes or to desired degree of doneness, depending on the thickness. Remove from the pan, transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. To the same pan, add the dry white wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add the sugar and Dijon and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and tarragon. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over the warm steaks. Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired. (From and tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen, based on a standard choice cut tenderloin. Analysis per 1 steak: 278 calories (49 % from fat ), 14 grams fat (5 grams sat. fat ), 3 grams carbohydrates, 28 grams protein, 375 mg sodium, 89 mg cholesterol, 0 grams fiber.) PERFECT PAIRINGS What goes well with your Pan-seared Beef Tenderloin with Mustard-Tarragon Cream Sauce? - Roasted red skin potatoes - Roasted green beans - Merlot-cabernet blend valentines day flowers him
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