Steaks With Bourbon Whiskey Sauce

• cooking oil2 tablespoons
• butter (Kerry Irish Gold)↗2 tablespoons
• beef tenderloin steaks↗48 ounces
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• minced shallots2 tablespoons
• beef broth↗1⁄2 cup
• bourbon whiskey↗1⁄3 cup
• butter, softened↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil and 2 TBS butter over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Saute fillets 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare and longer for more well-done meat.

3. 3

   Remove to a warm platter. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour oil out of the skillet; add 1 TBS of butter adn the shallots and cook 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add beef broth and boil rapidly for 2 minutes, scraping the pan for bits of brown flavor.

6. 6

   Add the bourbon; boil 1-2 minutes more.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat; stir in remaining 3 TBS of butter, 1 TBS at a time.

8. 8

   Pour sauce over the steaks and serve.