Beef Tenderloin with Marsala without cherries cognac clove syrup

3/4 lb shallot , peeled and halved lengthwise 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 3 cups low sodium beef broth (I use low-sodium, otherwise it's too[...]

3 teaspoons butter plus 3 tablespoons butter melted 2 ounces pancetta italian, drycured unsmoked, or 2 oz bacon * 1 each onion thinly 2 1/4 pounds beef, filet[...]

2 (8 ounce) red potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks , 3/4 inch thick (filet mignon) salt black pepper 2 tablespoons shallots ,[...]