Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Christmas dinner deserves something truly special and impressive. This Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipe is perfect for that.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Kitchen twine
- Meat thermometer
- Large roasting pan
- Cutting Board
- Aluminum foilÂ
Ingredients
- For the beef you need one 3-pound tenderloin.
- Get fresh spinach about two cups worth for stuffing.
- Grab some sun-dried tomatoes for sweet tanginess and color.
- You need crumbled feta cheese for creamy salty flavor.
- Fresh garlic cloves add aromatic depth to everything.
- Olive oil helps with cooking and adds richness nicely.
- Salt and black pepper season the meat perfectly.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme work wonderfully here.
Instructions
- Butterfly your tenderloin carefully using a sharp knife.
- Cut horizontally but don't slice all the way through.
- Open it like a book to create flatness.
- Pound it gently to even out the thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper generously.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until it wilts down.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute more.
- Mix in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese.
- Let this mixture cool down before using it.
- Spread the stuffing evenly over the flattened beef.
- Leave a one-inch border around all the edges.
- Roll the tenderloin tightly from one long side.
- Tie it securely with kitchen twine every two inches.
- Heat olive oil in your roasting pan first.
- Sear all sides until they turn golden brown.
- This locks in all the delicious juices inside.
- It takes about two minutes per side total.
- Place the pan in a preheated 400°F oven.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes for medium-rare.
- Use your meat thermometer to check internal temperature.
- Aim for 135°F for perfect medium-rare doneness.
- Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- This keeps all the juices inside the meat.
- Slice into beautiful rounds and serve immediately to guests.
Notes
- Always bring beef to room temperature before cooking it.
- This ensures even cooking throughout the entire piece.
- Don't skip the searing step for maximum flavor development.
- Use a sharp knife for clean, beautiful slices.
- Let the meat rest adequately before cutting into it.
- Tie the roll tightly so stuffing doesn't fall out.
- Check temperature early to avoid overcooking the precious beef.
- Fresh herbs make a huge difference in final taste.