Cherry Glazed Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In saucepan set over medium heat, combine Lucky Leaf® Premium Cherry Fruit Filling, balsamic vinegar, garlic and tarragon; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.
2. Season beef with 2 tsp each salt and pepper. In large skillet set over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil; sear beef in batches (6 at a time), turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned all over, adding 1 tbsp oil to skillet for each batch.
3. Brush cherry mixture evenly over beef. Place beef on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium.
4. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms and onions for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
5. Serve steak with 1/3 cup mushroom mixture and 1 tbsp blue cheese.

   Tip: Follow this temperature guideline for individual cooking preferences:
   Rare: 125°F
   Medium-rare: 135°F
   Medium: 145°F
   Medium-well: 155°F