Description
A gourmet beef dinner recipe that showcases rich flavors and advanced cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom to release flavors.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add beef stock and reduce by half.
- Whisk in butter until the sauce is smooth.
- Slice the beef and serve with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Experiment with different herbs like tarragon or parsley for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: beef dinner ideas, gourmet beef recipe, beef tenderloin