Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce, a dish that transforms any gathering into a memorable occasion. This elegant roast features a tender, juicy beef tenderloin paired with a luxurious red wine sauce that enhances its rich flavor. Perfect for holidays or special celebrations, this dish serves 8 to 12 people, making it an ideal centerpiece for family dinners and dinner parties alike. Plus, the red wine sauce can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your guests rather than spending all day in the kitchen. Whether it’s a festive feast or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef tenderloin (4 lbs)
- Unsalted butter (6 tbsp)
- Olive oil (4 tbsp)
- Shallots (2, chopped)
- Red wine (1⅓ cups)
- Beef broth (2½ cups)
- Fresh thyme (3 sprigs)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping shallots and mincing garlic.
- Sear the beef tenderloin in a skillet with butter and olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared tenderloin to a roasting pan and roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-28 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare.
- In the same skillet, make the red wine sauce by sautéing shallots, adding red wine, beef broth, and thyme; simmer until thickened.
- Allow the beef to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serve drizzled with warm red wine sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg