Grilled Tenderloin With Barbecue Sauce

By From the Archives
Published: January 24, 2008
Updated: January 24, 2008

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons oil
1 and 1/2 cups onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 and 1/2 cups Andouille sausage, diced small
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into mignons, (about 3 ounces each)

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Have a grill set on medium high heat.
In a saucepan heat the oil until hot; add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the peppers and Andouille sausage and sauté for 2 more minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, chili powder and cumin; bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.
Allow sauce to sit for 15 minutes.
Lightly spray the grill and grill the tenderloin. Place the mignons on a warm platter and pour the andouille sauce on top.
Serve at once.

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