1 (1-pound) filet of beef, trimmed
1 slice center cut bacon, diced
1 garlic clove, grated
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 1/3 cups beef stock
1 1/2 tsp. tomato paste
1 small sprig fresh thyme
3 carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices
1 Tbsp. butter at room temperature, divided
2 tsp. Wondra flour™ or all-purpose flour
- Cut the filet crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices ; Season the filets on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small Dutch oven oven, sauté the slices of beef in batches in 1 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, sauté the bacon on for 5 minutes, until browned and crisp; With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain and set it aside.
- Drain all the fat, except 2 tsp. 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, 1/3 tsp. salt, and 1/6 tsp. pepper.
- Bring to a boil and cook uncovered on medium 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.
- While the vegetables are cooking, sauté the mushrooms separately in 1 tsp. butter and 1 tsp. oil for about 10 minutes, until browned and tender.
- With a fork mash 2 tsp. butter into the flour making a paste and whisk it into the sauce.
- Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Cut the filets into bite size pieces and them along with the mushrooms and bacon Dutch oven. Cover and reheat gently for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Season, to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Enjoy!











