Easy Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Impress your holiday guests with this elegant Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. This dish features succulent beef tenderloin filled with a delightful mixture of spinach, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese, all wrapped in a savory crust. Perfect for festive gatherings, its rich flavors and stunning presentation will leave everyone wanting more. Serve it with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar sauce for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped mushrooms and spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Butterfly the beef tenderloin by slicing it horizontally without cutting through. Open it like a book.
- Spread the filling evenly on one side of the beef and fold over to enclose the stuffing tightly. Secure with kitchen twine.
- Sear each side of the stuffed tenderloin in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Transfer to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into medallions and serving with balsamic drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 3 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg