Description
Festive Christmas stuffed beef tenderloin delivers restaurant-quality elegance straight to home holiday tables. Rich herb-infused filling and perfectly roasted meat promise a memorable centerpiece that impresses family and friends with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 beef tenderloin roast (4 to 6 pounds / 1.8 to 2.7 kilograms)
Stuffing Ingredients:
- 1 can plain breadcrumbs (10 ounces / 283 grams, approximately 2 cups)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (240 milliliters / 227 grams)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped (around 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to a high temperature of 425°F (220°C) for optimal roasting conditions.
- Craft a flavorful stuffing by mixing breadcrumbs with minced garlic, diced onion, melted butter, and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl.
- Carefully butterfly the beef tenderloin by making a precise lengthwise cut, gently unrolling the meat to create a flat surface.
- Distribute the prepared stuffing evenly across the opened meat, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Carefully roll the meat back into its original shape, creating a tight cylindrical roast.
- Secure the rolled roast with butcher’s twine at regular intervals to maintain its shape during cooking.
- Generously season the exterior of the roast with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Transfer the prepared roast to a roasting pan, positioning it centrally for even heat distribution.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 50-70 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the roast into elegant portions and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Slice the beef tenderloin carefully to create an even pinwheel, ensuring uniform cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley to enhance the stuffing’s flavor and add a bright, aromatic touch to the dish.
- Select high-quality breadcrumbs or pulse day-old bread for a more rustic and textured stuffing mixture.
- Consider alternative stuffing ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or chopped nuts to customize the recipe and accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg