THE BEST BEEF BOURGUIGNONNE

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup butter
2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed, patted dry
1 package (8 oz) fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup dry red wine
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 can (10 1/2 oz) beef consommé
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Fresh rosemary leaves, if desired

STEPS:

Sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 5 minutes. Remove beef from skillet; cover to keep warm.
In skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add onions, mushrooms and carrots; cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned. Add wine and thyme; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 7 minutes or until wine is reduced by half, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet.