Quick Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
A delightful dish combining beef, creamy goat cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef tenderloin
- 4 ounces of goat cheese
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Cut a pocket in the beef tenderloin and fill it with the cheese mixture.
- Season the outside of the tenderloin with salt and pepper and drizzle olive oil over it.
- Sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the sautéed tenderloin to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until desired doneness.
- Allow the beef to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure the filling is tightly packed but avoid splitting the tenderloin. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas, Beef, Tenderloin, Holiday Recipe, Festive Dish