INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb
shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled
1 1/2 tbsp
olive oil
salt and pepper
3 cups
beef broth
3/4 cup
port wine
1 1/2 tsp
tomato paste
2 lb
beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
1 tsp
dried thyme
3
slices bacon, diced
3 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
all-purpose flour
4
sprigs watercress, for garnish