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Shanna's Tenderloin Medallions Red Wine

1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin 
4 tbl butter 
4 lrg garlic cloves chopped 
3 lrg shallots (about 2/3 cup) chopped 
1 tsp dried thyme 
1 tbl all purpose flour 
2 cup canned beef broth 
2 cup dry red wine 

 Method : 
Cut tenderloin crosswise into 12 equal rounds. Pound beef rounds to flatten to generous 1/4 inch thick medallions. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablspoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, saute beef in skillet until brown on outside but still pink in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to plate. Add remaining butter to sam skillet. Add garlic, shallots and thyme; saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add broth and wine. Boil until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Return beef and any collected juices to sauce in skillet; heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to plates. Spoon sauce over.
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