Description
Festive Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin brings holiday elegance to your dining table with rich, savory flavors that dance between tender meat and luxurious filling. Guests will swoon over this centerpiece that promises memorable bites of seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Delicious Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Ingredients:
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef tenderloin, trimmed
Stuffing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) spinach, chopped
- 1 cup (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a mixing bowl for the stuffing mixture. Combine spinach, cream cheese, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Position the beef tenderloin on a cutting board and create a lengthwise pocket without cutting completely through. Carefully stuff the prepared mixture evenly throughout the tenderloin’s interior cavity.
- Use kitchen twine to secure the stuffed tenderloin at regular intervals, ensuring the filling remains contained during cooking and helping maintain the meat’s shape.
- Massage olive oil over the exterior of the tenderloin and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat an oven-safe skillet on medium-high and sear the meat on all sides until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per surface.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the tenderloin to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat and deglaze with beef broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping the flavorful browned bits. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Slice the tenderloin into elegant medallions. Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with the prepared sauce, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for an impressive holiday presentation.
Notes
- Slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier cutting.
- Choose high-quality grass-fed beef tenderloin for better flavor and leaner meat.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like goat cheese or blue cheese for unique taste profiles.
- Allow extra resting time if cooking for larger groups to ensure consistent temperature throughout the meat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg