Cooking the perfect tenderloin steak can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, you can easily create a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that will impress your friends and family. This comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know to cook a best tenderloin steak, from selecting the right cut of meat to the proper cooking techniques. We'll cover topics such as choosing the best tenderloin steak, marinating and seasoning, cooking methods (grilling, broiling, pan-searing, etc.), cooking times and temperatures, and even some delicious sauce and topping options to complement your steak. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate tenderloin steak experience!
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
MARINATED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Be sure to let the meat rest 45 minutes or it will be underdone. It's delicious with roasted carrots and shallots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beef in a resealable plastic bag. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and oil, and pour over beef. Tightly seal bag, and let beef marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat source. Transfer beef and marinade to a heavy oven-safe skillet just large enough to hold the beef. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over top of beef; broil 8 minutes. Remove from oven, turn beef with tongs, and spread remaining 2 tablespoons butter on top. Broil 5 minutes more. Remove from oven, and cover skillet tightly with foil. Let beef in skillet rest 45 minutes. Thinly slice, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with pan juices.
TENDERLOIN STEAK DIANE
Sometimes, I add more mushrooms to this recipe when my son's eating dinner-he loves them, and they are just fantastic with the steak. - Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle steaks with steak seasoning. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add steaks; cook until meat reaches desired doneness, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove steaks from pan., Add mushrooms to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream, steak sauce and garlic salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes., Return steaks to pan and turn to coat; heat through. Stir in chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.
PERFECT FILET MIGNON RECIPE
Learn how to cook the best filet mignon perfectly like a steakhouse, pan seared in a cast iron skillet & finished in the oven (with time chart!). This filet mignon recipe is EASY, juicy and flavorful.
Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove your filet mignon from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. (This will ensure even cooking.)
- Mash together half of the butter (1 tablespoon, 14 g), rosemary, thyme, and garlic. (Sprinkle in a little sea salt if using unsalted butter.) Form into a log and refrigerate until the last step.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Trim any connective tissue around the edges of the beef tenderloins. Season the filets liberally with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until the skillet is very hot. Melt the remaining butter (1 tablespoon, 14 g) in the skillet.
- Add the filets. Sear for 2 minutes on each side, without moving them around.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake to desired level of doneness. (I recommend medium rare.) For a 2 in (5 cm)thick filet, that is 5 minutes for rare, 6 minutes for medium rare, 7 minutes for medium, or 8 minutes for medium well. Use a meat thermometer to check for the right temperature - 120 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium rare, 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium, and 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) for medium well. The temperature will rise by another 5 degrees F while resting (see next step).
- Remove the filets from the oven and transfer to a plate. Top each with 1/2 tablespoon (7 g) of herb butter (slice the log of herb butter into four parts and put one on each steak). Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Fiber 0.04 g, Sugar 0.01 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST EVER BEEF TENDERLOIN (FILET OF BEEF)
My lovely step-mother, Jan, is one of the best cooks I know! This Beef Tenderloin is one of her specialty recipes, and it is absolutely mouth-watering delicious! I love it because it is quite fast and easy to cook (after the marinating time), yet, it is perfect for special occasion meals, because it tastes like you slaved over it. Please note that the prep/cooking time does not include the over-night marinating. Please also note that the marinade will come out as a paste (after cooking it)--this is normal (thickened by the cornstarch), and is meant to be place on the top of the meat, as it cooks like a wonderful crust!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy saucepan; mMix well.
- Bring just to boiling point.
- Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- Place beef in a glass, enamel, or stainless steel pan.
- Pour cooled marinade over beef, and cover.
- Allow to marinate overnight in fridge.
- Remove from fridge several hours before roasting.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place meat in shallow baking pan, and pour marinade over it.
- Roast for 20 minutes, basting with marinade from time to time.
- Reduce heat to 350°F.
- Continue roasting another 20 minutes (or until beef reaches desired doneness).
- Remove from oven and let cool in marinade.
- Cut into thin slices and serve at room temperature.
- NOTE: This is best served rare to med-rare. It is most often done after 40 minutes of roasting, so please be careful not to overcook.
OVEN-SEARED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HERB PAN SAUCE
A steakhouse quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Swanson® Beef Stock, fresh herbs and a bit of cream combine to make a sophisticated pan sauce for quality beef tenderloin steaks.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pat the steaks very dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper. Allow steaks to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes while the oven pre-heats.
- Heat a 10-inch cast iron pan over medium-high heat for about one minute. Add the oil to pan and swirl to evenly distribute the oil. Place the steaks in the pan, allowing room between steaks. Cook without moving steaks for 2 minutes. Using tongs, lift the steaks and flip them over. If properly seared the steaks should release easily, without sticking to the pan. Immediately place cast iron pan into the hot oven.
- Cook steaks until firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove skillet from oven and transfer steaks to a warm plate lightly tented with foil. (The internal temperature of the steaks will increase by about 5 degrees while resting.)
- Melt unsalted butter in the same skillet over low heat; add diced shallots. Cook and stir, releasing the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, about 1 minute. Stir in the deli mustard.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Whisk in Swanson® Beef Stock and Worcestershire sauce, continuing to scrape up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Whisk in the cream; simmer until sauce clings to the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and oregano.
- Spoon the herb sauce over steaks; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 717.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ROAST BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH WINE SAUCE
This beef tenderloin with a rich red wine sauce is a true show-stopper. Perfect for a special occasion!
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt 5 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the wine, beef broth, thyme sprigs, salt, pepper and sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- While the liquid is reducing, place the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl and soften in the microwave, if necessary (it should be soft but not melted). Add the flour and, using a small spoon, mix into a smooth paste.
- Once the wine mixture is reduced, reduce the heat to low and remove the thyme sprigs. Whisk the flour-butter paste, a teaspoonful at a time, into the simmering liquid, and simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce is thickened. Set aside. (The sauce can be made up to this point and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead of time.)
- Let the beef stand at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting. Set an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the beef all over with kosher salt and pepper. Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Cook, turning with tongs, until well browned on all but one side, about 10 minutes total. Turn the tenderloin so that the un-seared side is down, and transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven. (If your pan isn't oven-proof, transfer the beef to a lightly oiled roasting pan.) Roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 120°F-125° for medium rare, about 15 minutes, or until done to your liking (115°F-120°F for rare, 130°F-135°F for medium). Keep in mind that these temperatures account for the fact that the temperature will continue to rise about 5 degrees while the meat rests.
- Transfer the meat to a carving board (preferably with a well for collecting juices) and let it rest, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Place a dishtowel or oven mitt over the handle of the roasting pan to remind yourself that it's hot.
- Meanwhile, carefully discard the fat from the roasting pan (remember that the handle is hot!). Set the pan on the stovetop and add the ¼ cup of beef broth. Bring the broth to a boil, using a wooden spoon to scrape the fond, or brown bits, from the bottom of the pan. Add the flavorful broth to the red wine sauce, and then bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Carve the tenderloin into ⅓-inch-thick slices. Serve the beef, passing the red wine sauce at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1,001, Fat 61 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 1093 mg, Cholesterol 233 mg
STEAK-HOUSE SEARED BEEF TENDERLOIN FILETS
I found this method of searing filets in a magazine and thought the result was amazing. I've been cooking them this way ever since. I'm submitting the recipe here as I'm afraid of misplacing such a treasure.
Provided by ljh237
Categories Steak
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Season filets with kosher salt and pepper.
- Heat an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add oil and heat briefly.
- Sear filets in oil on one side for 4-5 minutes. Turn them over, place the pan in the oven, and roast to desired doneness. (For medium rare that would be approximately 7 minutes.).
- Allow filets to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 100.6, Sodium 69.2, Protein 29.6
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOINS
Bold flavors bring out the best in these super-tender steaks. -Patricia Swart, Galloway , New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add steaks and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF TENDERLOIN
This beef tenderloin recipe is an effortless, melt-in-your-mouth, show stopper dripping with so much flavor you will be obsessed. It is celebration, special occasion and holiday worthy (perfect for Valentine's Day and Christmas!) and is foolproof as long as you have a meat thermometer. To make this elegant yet easy recipe, the beef tenderloin is enveloped in a robust spice mix, seared to golden brown perfection, slathered with garlic herb butter and baked to 5- star juicy splendor. The beef tenderloin is seeping with tantalizing buttery garlic herb flavor that's complimented by a bright, cooling horseradish cream sauce you will want to slather on everything - and it takes 60 seconds to whisk together! As much as you love this beef tenderloin the day off, it makes fantastic leftovers as well - because it's so tender! I've included detailed instructions, tips, tricks and everything you need to know to cook the BEST beef tenderloin recipe!
Provided by Jen
Time 1h12m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- CUT: One end of the beef tenderloin will have a thinner tapered end - we will be folding this end up against the roast. Cut the beef tenderloin in half so the two halves will be roughly equal length when you fold the thin end up against the roast to create a uniform cylinder shape (see photos in post).
- TIE: In order for beef tenderloin to cook evenly and hold the folded tail in place, it is tied with kitchen twine - you can also ask a butcher to do this for you. First, re-fold the thin end up against the roast to create a uniform cylinder shape if needed. To tie, you can simply tie individual loops spaced 1 ½ inches apart down the length of each tenderloin and then one loop going around the roasts lengthwise or I've detailed the proper technique below which is actually quicker (just maybe more difficult explain, so just try it! - see detailed photos in post):
- Take a string and loop it around the width of one roast, about 1-inch from the end and tie a snug knot. Loop the string around your left hand by moving the string from the front of your hand to the back so it creates a loop. With your looped hand, pick up the front of your roast and pull the loop around your roast. Shimmy the loop down to create a loop 1 ½ inches from the first loop. Pull any loose string so it's snug and repeat the process, tightening as you go. To finish, wrap the string all the way around the roast lengthwise then tie off the end and trim any excess string.
- SPICE RUB: Whisk together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Pat roasts dry with paper towels then evenly rub spice mix all over (it will seem like a lot but use all of it).
- BRING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE: Let roasts rest at room temperature for two hours or transfer to the refrigerator to rest uncovered for up to 48 hours. If the beef is refrigerated, let it sit at room temperate for 2 hours before cooking.
- HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE: At any point while the roast is resting, mix all of the Horseradish Cream Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to use, taste and adjust to taste if desired.
- GARLC HERB BUTTER: When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, mix all of the butter spread ingredients together in a bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
- SEAR ROAST: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high-heat. When the oil is very hot and just smoking, add beef tenderloin roasts (you may need to work in batches). Sear each side of beef until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate and wipe out any blackened drippings. Drizzle skillet with oil and transfer roasts back to the skillet. Slather the butter spread all over the tops and sides of the roasts (use all of it).
- BAKE: Transfer the skillet (or use a lightly greased baking dish/roasting pan) to the preheated oven. Bake at 450 degrees F until beef registers desired doneness: between 120-125°F for medium rare, recommended (about 20-25 minutes) or 115-120°F for rare or 130-135°F for medium rare. **Keep in mind the beef will rise 5-7 degrees after resting, so take the meat out of the oven 5-7 degrees below the temperature you are aiming for. You will likely need to remove one roast before the other.
- REST AND SLICE: Remove skillet from the oven and baste roasts several times with the buttery juices from the skillet, then transfer roasts to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let beef rest for 15 minutes before slicing into ½-inch thick slices. Serve with Horseradish Cream Sauce.
CAST IRON SKILLET BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH COMPOUND BUTTER
Juicy beef tenderloin steaks cooked to a medium-rare and served with garlic-herb compound butter. The compound butter enhances the flavors of this tender cut of beef.
Provided by Pat Nyswonger
Categories Main Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small dish, add the butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Use a spatula to combine all of the ingredients well. Transfer the mixture onto a small piece of parchment paper. Roll into a log and twist the ends shut. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until the butter is firm.
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and place them on the kitchen countertop for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Place a cast-iron griddle or heavy-bottomed, oven-proof skillet on the stove-top over medium-high heat and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes. Season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the griddle and tilt the pan to distribute it a little. Place the steaks on the oily pan and do not move them for 3 minutes, let them sear to get a good crust. Flip the steaks and sear the other side for 1 minute.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and cook for 5 minutes or until the temperature reaches your desired doneness with an instant-read thermometer (see notes for temperatures). Transfer the pan from the oven and place the steaks on a platter, cover with foil and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes.
- While the steaks are in the oven: Remove and unwrap the chilled log of garlic-herb butter from the refrigerator, cut two thin slices, reserve until steaks have rested.
- Add a mound of hot mashed potatoes to each serving plate, place a tenderloin steak on each mound with a slice of the garlic-herb butter on top of the steak, garnish with fresh herbs or microgreens. Add accompanying vegetables to the plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 218 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 77 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 41 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 504 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams unsaturated fat
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Look for tenderloin steaks that are at least 1 inch thick and have good marbling.
- Season the steak simply: Salt and pepper are all you need to bring out the natural flavor of the meat.
- Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
Conclusion:
Tenderloin steak is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're grilling, pan-searing, or roasting, following these tips will help you create a perfect tenderloin steak every time.
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