Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon freshly ground dark roast coffee; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth; 2 cups brewed dark roast coffee; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped shallots; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or; 1/8 teaspoon table salt; Thyme sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon freshly ground dark roast coffee
1 teaspoon kosher salt or
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth
2 cups brewed dark roast coffee
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped shallots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or
1/8 teaspoon table salt
Thyme sprigs (optional)

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Preheat oven to 500u00b0.
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. Combine ground coffee, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper; gently press onto beef. Place tenderloin on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 500u00b0 for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300u00b0; bake tenderloin for 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145u00b0 (medium-rare) or desired degree of doneness. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
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. While beef cooks, place flour in a small bowl; gradually add broth and brewed coffee, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
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. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; saute 1 minute. Add broth mixture, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook until sauce is reduced to 1 cup (about 20 to 25 minutes). Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve sauce with sliced beef. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 tablespoon freshly ground dark roast coffee, 1 teaspoon kosher salt or, 1/2 teaspoon table salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

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Variations & substitutions

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