Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of melt-in-your-mouth beef tenderloin paired with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 inches thick center-cut beef tenderloin
- Cremini (baby bella) mushrooms
- Heavy cream
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Beef broth (low-sodium)
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh parsley or chives
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dijon mustard (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- First, take the beef tenderloin out of the refrigerator about 30-45 minutes before cooking to allow it to come closer to room temperature. Pat the beef thoroughly dry with paper towels and season generously with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter. Once melted, carefully place the seasoned beef tenderloin in the hot pan. Sear for 2-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove the beef from the skillet and let it rest.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Add the finely diced shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Pour in about half a cup of beef broth into the skillet. Increase the heat slightly and scrape up any remaining browned bits. Let the broth simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and any fresh herbs. If using, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Once the beef has rested, slice it against the grain into thick medallions. Either return the sliced beef to the creamy mushroom sauce to warm through or spoon the sauce over the beef slices on individual plates. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Ensure the beef is patted dry for a better sear. Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness. Don't overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms to achieve a deep, earthy flavor.