Stuffed Beef Tenderloin - How to Stuffed a Beef Tenderloin
This Christmas Eve dinner I prepared a awesome stuffed beef tenderloin stuffed with layers of goodness.
Ingredients
| Beef tenderloin | 1 , trimmed, butterflied | |
| Salt and pepper | To Taste | |
| Roasted bell pepper strips | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (as needed) | |
| Fresh basil leaves | 15 (as needed) | |
| For filling | ||
| Chopped spinach | 10 Ounce , Defrosted | |
| Goat cheese | 10 Ounce | |
| Chopped fresh rosemary | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Fresh chopped thyme | 1 Tablespoon | |
| For merlot sauce | ||
| Merlot | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Dijon mustard | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Fresh parsley | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tomato paste | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 Pinch | |
| Heavy cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat grill to 350 degree F.
MAKING
For Stuffing:
2. In a bowl, combine spinach, cheese, rosemary, and thyme. Mix well.
3. Season beef with salt and pepper. Lay roasted bell pepper, and fresh basil leaves on top, followed by spinach goat cheese stuffing. Roll the meat and tie with kitchen twine as shown in the video.
4. Place beef on preheated grill and sear on all sides. Transfer beef to an extended rack and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 135 degree. Remove from heat, tent with foil and let rest for 60 minutes.
For Sauce:
5. In a saucepan, pour merlot and reduce it by half.
6. Add Dijon mustard, parsley, tomato paste, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
7. Pour heavy cream and whisk to combine. Simmer and reduce by half.
SERVING
8. Slice beef and serve with sauce.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 897Calories from Fat 439
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49 g75.4%
Saturated Fat 25 g125%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 458 mg19.08%
Total Carbohydrates 12 g4%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 98 g196%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
