Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Best-Ever Beef Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce. This dish features a perfectly seared tenderloin enveloped in a rich, velvety Dijon cream sauce that elevates every bite. Ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this culinary masterpiece promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper and sear all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté shallots until translucent, then stir in Dijon mustard for one minute.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer until reduced by half. Add heavy cream and thyme; stir well.
- Return the beef to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and transfer to an oven-safe dish.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness (135°F/57°C for medium-rare). Serve drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg