~Seared Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry-Merlot Sauce

Olive Oil cooking spray

2 Beef Tenderloin steaks

1/2 Tablespoon of all-purpose seasoning

1 Teaspoon sugar

1/2 Cup Merlot or other red wine

1/2 Cup Blackberry preserves

1/2 Teaspoon crushed garlic

Fresh Blackberries (optional)

Fresh Chives (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside

2. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steak with all-purpose seasoning. Place steaks in skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove skillet from heat and transfer steaks to prepared baking sheet.

3. Roast steaks in preheat oven for 6 minutes for medium (160 degrees F).

4. For sauce, return to skillet to heat and deglaze with half of the wine by scraping bits from bottom of skillet. Return to medium-high heat and add remaining wine, sugar, blackberry preserves, and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with steaks. Garnish with blackberries and chives (optional)

~Hebrews 13:5-6
God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"