Serves 10-12
FOR THE BEEF
1 (6-6.5 pound) whole beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat, silverskin, and the chain*; or a 5-5.5 pound well-trimmed tenderloin roast
4-5 fresh sprigs of rosemary
Kitchen twine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
*the chain is a long, thin, loose muscle hanging onto one side of the tenderloin
FOR THE COMPOUND BUTTER
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1.5 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1.5 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE PORT REDUCDTION
2 cups veal stock
1 cup port wine, reduced by half
MAKE THE BEEF
MAKE THE COMPOUND BUTTER
MAKE THE PORT REDUCTION