chefspencil: Sofrito: Greek Beef Tenderloin in Garlic Sauce

This is a delicious tender beef fillet that has been fried in medium heat to capture all the juices and tastiness inside, then slowly cooked in a garlic-based sauce. It is one of the most popular dishes in Corfu, the beautiful Greek island.

Pair this Corfu specialty with crispy fries for a delightful contrast of textures. Each bite is a harmonious blend of tender meat, robust garlic, tangy vinegar, and fragrant herbs. Don’t forget you can always adjust the amount of garlic according to preference.

Needing just 15 minutes to cook, this dish is a perfect choice for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends and family.

Enjoy this delicious Greek beef tenderloin with garlic sauce by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis.

Sofrito: Greek Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce

Sofrito, one of the most popular dishes from the Greek Island of Corfu. Enjoy!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Author Giorgos Tsoulis

Ingredients

For the sofrito:

150 g all-purpose flour for dredging the meat
1 kg beef tenderloin cut into thin vertical slices 1cm (0.4 inch) thick
50 ml extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
50 ml white wine vinegar
80 ml white wine
50 ml beef stock warmed; (or warm water)
1 tbsp mild mustard
½ bunch parsley finely chopped
salt
pepper

To serve:

Fries

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the flour, season with salt and pepper and stir well. Add the meat and thoroughly coat in the mixture.
Place a deep pan over medium to high heat. Once it gets hot, add the olive oil and the meat in batches. Brown the meat on both sides, transfer to a plate and set aside.
Using the same pan and without cleaning it, lower heat to medium. Add the garlic and vinegar. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the meat back to the pan. Deglaze pan with the wine, allow the alcohol to evaporate and add the stock, mustard and half of the parsley.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens nicely. Remove pan from heat, add the remaining parsley and mix.
Serve Sofrito with fries. Enjoy!