Description
A cherished family recipe for tender beef tenderloin, seared to perfection and served with a garlic mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Beef Tenderloin
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 oz Cremini or Button Mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Fresh Thyme or Rosemary, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Allow the beef tenderloin to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Sear the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, season beef with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides for 4-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Remove beef, sauté minced garlic and chopped mushrooms until golden and tender.
- Create the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with red wine or broth, adding butter and stirring to combine.
- Finish Cooking the Beef: Return beef to the skillet, cover with sauce, and cook until the desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- Rest and Serve: Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with garlic mushroom sauce.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: beef, tenderloin, family recipe, nostalgia, comfort food