Czech · Czechia
Czech Svíčková na Smetaně
Traditional Czech beef tenderloin in creamy sauce with cranberry compote
90 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Trim and season beef with salt and pepper
- Sear beef in hot oil until browned on all sides
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened
- Deglaze with red wine, add sour cream and butter
- Simmer 20 minutes, then let rest
- Prepare cranberry compote by cooking cranberries with sugar
- Serve beef with sauce and cranberry compote
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.