Ingredients

1/2

large red onion, thinly sliced

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

tablespoons dry red wine or grape juice

2

firm ripe pears, peeled, diced

1/2

cup fresh or frozen cranberries

2

tablespoons packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

4

beef tenderloin steaks, about 1 inch thick (1 lb)

Preparation

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and wine in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender but not brown.

Stir in pears, cranberries, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries burst. Place chutney in small bowl; set aside.

In same skillet, cook beef over medium heat about 8 minutes for medium doneness, turning once. Serve with chutney.