Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Holiday French Chateaubriand, a tender beef tenderloin roast that transforms your dining experience into a culinary celebration. This elegant dish is perfectly seasoned and paired with a rich red wine sauce, making it the ideal centerpiece for festive gatherings. Impress your guests with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, ensuring every bite is a memorable one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin
- 2 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper. Sear the beef on all sides in olive oil until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove from heat, top with minced garlic and fresh thyme, then return to stovetop for another minute.
- Pour in red wine, scraping browned bits from the skillet; let simmer for about two minutes.
- Add beef broth and butter, stirring well to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; roast for about 25-30 minutes or until desired doneness (medium rare at around 130°F/54°C).
- Allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing and serving drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg