Stuffed Beef Tenderloin (Best Holiday Recipe)
Impress your guests this holiday season with a stunning Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. This elegant dish features a tender beef roast filled with a savory stuffing made of sautéed onions, fresh spinach, garlic, and creamy goat cheese, all balanced perfectly by sweet cranberry sauce. Not only is it a delicious centerpiece for your festive gatherings, but it’s also surprisingly easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a large holiday feast or an intimate family dinner, this recipe brings warmth and comfort to the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 boneless beef tenderloin (approx. 1 to 2 pounds)
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- Fresh sage
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Sauté sliced sweet onion in butter until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach and chopped sage until wilted, then mix in goat cheese and cranberry sauce.
- Carefully slice the beef tenderloin lengthwise to create a pocket.
- Fill the pocket with the stuffing mixture and tie securely with kitchen twine.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then roast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 60 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz cooked beef with stuffing
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg