Description
A festive and delicious beef tenderloin stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, mushrooms, and cheeses, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the garlic, mushrooms, and spinach until the mushrooms are tender and the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly the beef tenderloin by slicing it lengthwise, but not all the way through, so it opens like a book.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the inside of the tenderloin. Roll the tenderloin back up tightly and secure it with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the tenderloin and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the stuffing mixture.
- If you prefer a different cheese, goat cheese or feta can be used instead of cream cheese for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg