Beef tenderloin with caramelised red onions
Ingredients:
1 kilogram beef tenderloin cut in portions
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
50 grams butter
3 large red onions cut into 6 wedges
2 thick slices cooked ham cut into cubes
½ cup white or rose wine
2 tbsp honey
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper
Preparation:
Using a pot, stir-fry the meat in olive oil until it turns brown. Add the herbs, salt and pepper and ½ cup of water. Reduce the heat and cook for 1.5 hours. Using a skillet, sauté the onions in butter. Reduce with wine, add the honey, salt and pepper and let the onions slowly boil at a low heat for about 20 minutes until they are fully caramelized. When the sauce is ready, add the ham and remove the skillet from the stove. Serve the meat on a big platter with the sauce poured on top.
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