Roast Beef Tenderloin
This roast beef tenderloin recipe from Chef John slowly roasts the beef to perfection and pairs it with a rich and delicious creamy mushroom sauce.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine porcini mushrooms and water in a bowl; soak until soft, 1 hour. Drain and reserve liquid. Dice and set mushrooms and reserved liquid aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Season beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Place beef in the skillet; cook until brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Reduce heat to medium and stir in 1 tablespoon butter, shallots, and a pinch of salt; cook until shallots are soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour tarragon vinegar into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off of the bottom. Stir until liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 4 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour in veal stock, cream, 1/2 cup reserved mushroom liquid, mushrooms, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Return beef to the skillet.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roast in the preheated oven until meat is medium rare, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer meat to a plate and loosely tent with foil. Set skillet over high heat and bring pan juices to a boil.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and tarragon; season with salt and pepper to taste. Return tenderloin and any accumulated juices to skillet and serve.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)