Nothing says holiday dinner like a show-stopping roast, and this sear-roasted beef tenderloin is as impressive as it gets. Bonus: it’s simple to make. The sauce can be made mostly in advance, so there’s very little fussing at the last minute—and beef tenderloin, believe it or not, is one of the easiest things in the world to cook. If you’re worried that it’s an expensive cut and you may overcook it, I assure you: you don’t need to be an experienced cook to make a perfect beef tenderloin. All you need is a meat thermometer with a leave-in probe and remote monitor. That way you’ll know the roast is perfectly cooked without ever opening your oven—no poking, cutting, peeking, or guesswork involved. Show
What you’ll need to Make beef tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce Your tenderloin may have some kitchen twine tied around one end of it; butchers often tie tenderloin up near the tapered end so that it is the same thickness all the way around. If yours comes that way, leave the string on until after it’s cooked. If it doesn’t, no worries—no need to do any tying. When selecting a wine for the sauce, you can use any red, such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Red Zinfandel, that you have in the house. Don’t overthink it or use anything too pricey; when using wine for cooking, always select a bottle that’s inexpensive but still good enough to drink. Step-by-Step InstructionsStep 1: Make the SauceMelt 5 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan and add the shallots. Cook over medium-low heat until soft and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the wine, beef broth, thyme sprigs, salt, pepper and sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by about half. Once the wine mixture is reduced, reduce the heat to low and remove the thyme sprigs. Whisk the flour-butter mixture, a teaspoonful at a time, into the simmering liquid, and simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce is thickened. The sauce can be made up to this point and refrigerated several days ahead of time. Step 2: Roast the Beef TenderloinThe best way to cook beef tenderloin is a two-step process: sear, then roast. The tenderloin gets a nice crusty brown exterior, which adds delicious flavor and texture to an otherwise lean cut. Begin by seasoning the beef with kosher salt and pepper. Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Cook, turning with tongs, until well browned on all but one side, about 10 minutes total. Turn the tenderloin so that the un-seared side is down and transfer the skillet directly to a 400°F oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 120ºF for medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes, or until done to your liking. Step 3: Carve the Tenderloin and Finish the SauceTransfer the roast to a carving board (preferably with a well for collecting juices) and let it rest, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute from the outside of the roast throughout the whole roast, making the tenderloin juicy. If you slice it too soon, the juices will pour out of it. Meanwhile, pour off the fat from the roasting pan. Set the pan on the stovetop and add the beef broth. Bring the broth to a boil, using a wooden spoon to scrape the fond (brown bits) from the bottom of the pan. Add the flavorful broth to the red wine sauce, and bring the sauce to a simmer. Carve the roast into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Serve the beef, passing the red wine sauce at the table. More holiday beef recipes
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Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine SauceMetric Cup Measures By Jennifer Segal A sear-roasted beef tenderloin makes an easy and elegant holiday centerpiece. Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes, plus 1 hour to bring the meat to room temperature IngredientsFor the Sauce
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