Nothing says Christmas like a special meal for the family. This beef tenderloin recipe is a great choice for the holiday season. You get a wide range of tastes that are sure to please a palette of any background.
If you are looking for the perfect holiday meal and need a change-up from the classic roast turkey or bison roast, give this recipe a try. This recipe will show you how to make a delicious dish of beef tenderloin with a bourbon mushroom sauce. It's hearty and flavorful, similar to other beef dishes like my electric skillet beef stew.
🥘Ingredients
- beef tenderloin
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- button mushrooms
- bourbon
- beef stock
- cornstarch
- salt and pepper
🔪How to Make it
- Place the beef tenderloin in a bowl and cover with the garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Bring a large pan to high heat and place the beef tenderloin in it. Let it sear on every side (about 3 minutes on each side). Lower the heat and continue cooking until desired doneness using a meat thermometer. Remove from pan and let rest while making the sauce.
- Using the same pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil and then add the mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and let them cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the bourbon and let it cook for 5 more minutes. Add the beef stock.
- Mix the cornstarch with a bit of cool water until it dissolves. Add this to the mushroom sauce and cook for a couple more minutes, until it thickens. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the beef tenderloin covered with the bourbon mushroom sauce.
♨️Cooking Temperatures
- Medium Rare (130°-140°F)
- Medium (140°-150°F)
- Medium Well (150°-160°F)
🌡️Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
This holiday beef tenderloin is sure to leave everyone filled with the holiday spirit and a full stomach! Try serving it with a stunning Christmas salad wreath to take it up a notch.
In a matter of 45 minutes, you and your guests can enjoy the ultimate Christmas meal. Do you think we added enough Bourbon? Let me know what you thought in the comments!
📋Recipe
Beef Tenderloin with Bourbon Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 beef tenderloin - around 3 pounds
- 3 garlic cloves - minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil - divided
- 3 cups button mushrooms - cleaned and sliced
- ½ cup bourbon
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the beef tenderloin in a bowl and cover with the garlic, two tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.1 beef tenderloin, 3 garlic cloves
- Bring a large pan to high heat and place the beef tenderloin in it. Let it sear on every side (about 3 minutes on each side). Lower the heat and continue cooking until desired doneness using a meat thermometer. Remove from pan and let rest while making the sauce.
- Using the same pan over medium heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil and then add the mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and let them cook for 5 minutes.3 cups button mushrooms
- Add the bourbon and let it cook for 5 more minutes. Add the beef stock.½ cup bourbon, ½ cup beef stock
- Mix the cornstarch with a bit of cool water until it dissolves. Add this to the mushroom sauce and cook for a couple more minutes, until it thickens. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Serve the beef tenderloin covered with the bourbon mushroom sauce.
Equipment
Notes
- Cooking Temperatures:
- Medium Rare (130°-140°F)
- Medium (140°-150°F)
- Medium Well (150°-160°F)
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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