Best-Ever Beef Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Best-Ever Beef Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce. This exquisite dish features juicy beef tenderloin marinated to perfection, seared, and then drizzled with a rich, tangy sauce made from creamy goodness and aromatic herbs. Perfect for impressing guests or treating your family to a special meal, this recipe is both gourmet and easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up an elegant dinner that looks as good as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry; rub generously with salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear the beef until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Let it rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add chicken broth while scraping browned bits, stir in heavy cream and remaining Dijon mustard until combined.
- Slice rested beef into medallions; drizzle with sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg