Crawfish, Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloi

Name: Crawfish, Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (shiitake and cremini); 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 pound crawfish, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; One 8 ounce package cream cheese, cubed; One 3-pound center cut beef tenderloin roast, butterflied by your butcher; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (shiitake and cremini)
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 pound crawfish, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
One 8 ounce package cream cheese, cubed
One 3-pound center cut beef tenderloin roast, butterflied by your butcher
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Cook half of the bacon until crisp in a large skillet.
3
Remove and set aside.
4
In the same skillet that you cooked the bacon in, add the butter, mushrooms and shallots and cook for about 2 minutes.
5
Add the crawfish and parsley and saute until tender.
6
Pour the mixture out onto a baking sheet and add the cream cheese and mix together.
7
Sprinkle the tenderloin with the olive oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
8
Spoon the mushroom, bacon and crawfish mixture down the center of the tenderloin.
9
Bring the two sides of the tenderloin up around the filling to meet.
10
Use butcher string and tie around the roll at 2 inch intervals.
11
Top with the remaining bacon.
12
Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat reads 125 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.
13
Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

396

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bacon, chopped, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (shiitake and cremini), 1 shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crawfish, Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin falls under the Seafood 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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Crawfish, Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

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