Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme Recipe

Name: Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef tenderloin (4 to 5 pounds), tied; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms; 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs; Shallot-Brandy Sauce (recipe follows); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3/4 cup brandy; 4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought beef stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh thyme; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; (makes about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

1 beef tenderloin (4 to 5 pounds), tied
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
Shallot-Brandy Sauce (recipe follows)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup brandy
4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought beef stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
(makes about 2 cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 425F.
2
Season beef with salt and pepper.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add beef, and brown on all sides.
5
Toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
6
Add mushrooms and 3 thyme sprigs to skillet; place in oven.
7
Cook until beef registers 125F for medium-rare, 18 to 20 minutes.
8
Let stand 20 minutes.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature with mushrooms and shallot-brandy sauce.
10
Garnish with thyme.
11
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
12
Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
13
Remove from heat; add brandy.
14
Bring to a boil.
15
Cook until reduced by half.
16
Whisk in stock and cream, and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
17
Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef tenderloin (4 to 5 pounds), tied, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme

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