Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tri-tip
• 1 pinch olive oil
• 1 pinch each salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, crushed with a press
• 12 ounces blueberries
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cups brandy

• Rub beef with oil, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Grill to desired doneness and let stand 5 minutes.
• Slice meat if desired. Place on a warmed platter and keep warm while preparing sauce.
• Combine blueberries, butter, thyme and sugar in a medium skillet or saucepan.
• Cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring and pressing berries to release juices until sauce starts to thicken.
• Stir in remaining berries and bring to a simmer.
• Add brandy; remove from heat.
• Immediately light with a long handle match or lighter. Swirl and pour berries over meat while flames die down (do not pour brandy directly from bottle).
• Serve warm.