French Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Butter

Name: French Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Butter
Prep time: PT10MM
Cook time: PT15MM
Total time: PT25MM
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Arteflame Grill; 2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 ½ inches thick); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for grilling); ½ cup red wine; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Introduction

Indulge in this exquisite French-inspired grilled beef tenderloin, perfectly seared over 1,000°F on the Arteflame grill. The rich red wine butter enhances the tender, juicy steak, creating a restaurant-quality dish in your own backyard.

Ingredients

2 beef tenderloin steaks (1 ½ inches thick)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for grilling)
½ cup red wine
1 small shallot, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Arteflame Grill

Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins and place them in the grill.
Stack firewood over the soaked napkins.
Light the napkins and let the fire build for about 20 minutes until the grill is ready for cooking.

Step 2: Prepare the Red Wine Butter

On the flat cooktop, add ½ cup of red wine and the minced shallots.
Simmer until the wine reduces by half.
Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped thyme.
Remove from the griddle, let cool slightly, and mix into softened butter.
Set the butter aside.

Step 3: Sear the Beef Tenderloin

Season the beef tenderloin steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
Add a pat of butter onto the center grill grate.
Sear each steak on the 1,000°F center grill grate for about 2 minutes per side.

Step 4: Finish Cooking on the Griddle

Move the seared steaks to the flat griddle cooktop, positioning them in a medium-heat zone.
Cook the steaks to the desired internal temperature (around 130°F for medium rare).
Remove the steaks when they are 15°F below the target temperature (they will continue cooking off the heat).

Step 5: Serve

Let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
Top each steak with a generous dollop of red wine butter.
Enjoy your perfectly grilled French-inspired beef tenderloin!

Tips

Use high-quality firewood for a consistent, even heat.
Monitor the heat zones of the Arteflame cooktop for optimal cooking.
Rest the meat before cutting into it to preserve juiciness.

Variations

Garlic Herb Butter: Replace red wine with roasted garlic and fresh herbs for a rich, aromatic twist.
Blue Cheese Butter: Add crumbled blue cheese to the butter for a bold, creamy flavor.
Mustard & Shallot Reduction: Use whole grain mustard and finely minced shallots instead of red wine.
Spicy Chipotle Butter: Mix in chipotle peppers and lime juice for a smoky heat.
Truffle Butter: For a luxurious finish, add truffle oil to the butter.

Conclusion

Grilling a beef tenderloin on the Arteflame grill ensures a perfect, juicy steak with a flavorful crust and a rich red wine butter topping. This recipe showcases how simple ingredients and high heat can create an extraordinary dish.