Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a medium skillet, melt the butter and cook the shallots or onion over low heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the mushrooms and cook over low heat about 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.

4. 4

   Let cool.

5. 5

   Butterfly the beef tenderloin by cutting the beef lengthwise down the center to within 1/2-inch of the other side.

6. 6

   Set the beef aside.

7. 7

   To stuff the tenderloin, open the beef and sprinkle in the inside with salt and pepper and rub with soy sauce.

8. 8

   Spoon the mushroom mixture down the center of the tenderloin.

9. 9

   Bring the 2 sides of the tenderloin up and around the filling to meet.

10. 10

    Using butcher string, tie the tenderloin together at 2-inch intervals.

11. 11

    Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan.

12. 12

    Roast for 40 minutes for medium rare.

13. 13

    Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

14. 14

    Slice about 1 1/2 inches thick.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.