Best 7 Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our succulent beef tenderloin stuffed with herb pesto, a dish that tantalizes taste buds and elevates any occasion. This recipe showcases the perfect harmony of tender, juicy beef and a flavorful, aromatic pesto filling. The combination of fresh herbs, nutty Parmesan cheese, and zesty lemon creates a symphony of flavors that complements the richness of the beef. Accompanying this main course are three delectable sauces: a classic red wine sauce, a creamy mushroom sauce, and a vibrant chimichurri sauce. Each sauce adds a unique dimension to the dish, allowing you to customize your dining experience. Whether you prefer the boldness of red wine, the richness of mushrooms, or the freshness of herbs, these sauces elevate the beef tenderloin to new heights of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Head roast of tenderloin, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
3 ounces blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Slice roast open lengthwise in middle to create a pocket, being careful to not slice all the way through.
  • Salt and pepper the meat on all sides.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat and brush roast with olive oil. Sear the roast on all sides. Remove from the heat, tent with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  • After the meat has rested, stuff pocket with the blue cheese. Tie the whole thing together with kitchen string. Return the tied meat to the grill pan, place into the oven and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees F, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, wrap in aluminum foil and allow to rest 15 minutes before serving.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STUFFED WITH HERB PESTO



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Stuffed beef tenderloin is always an impressive main course. This one is summery, with a zesty, garlicky herb pesto, ideal for grilling over coals. It is delicious served at room temperature for an elegant summer buffet. Ask your butcher for a nice center-cut piece of tenderloin. If you aren't comfortable with butterflying the meat yourself, ask the butcher to do that too, but it's really not very difficult.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, meat, roasts, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pound center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat
Salt and pepper
2 cups Italian parsley leaves
4 cups basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
1 cup pitted green olives
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little more for drizzling
4 ounces grated pecorino romano (1 cup)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Position the meat on a cutting board so it is perpendicular to the board. With a sharp knife, make a 1-inch-deep incision along the length of the roast. Then use a sawing motion as you continue to cut, moving the knife down and to the left; with your fingers, begin to pry open the roast. Continue cutting, flattening the meat as you go to make a flat rectangular piece about 9 by 12 inches. (Don't worry if it looks a bit ragged.) Lightly pound the meat with a mallet to make it evenly flat. Season meat on both sides with salt and pepper. Lay the meat on a baking sheet cut side up and refrigerate while you prepare the pesto.
  • Make the pesto: Put parsley, basil, garlic and olives in a food processor or blender. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Pulse to roughly chop, then add oil and process to a coarse purée. Add cheese, lemon zest and crushed red pepper and pulse briefly to combine.
  • Spread pesto evenly over the cut surface of the beef, leaving a 1-inch border at all edges. Roll up the meat like a jellyroll, with the seam on the bottom. Tie roll securely with butcher's twine at 2-inch intervals along its length. Drizzle the surface of the roll with oil and rub with your hands to distribute. Leave meat at room temperature to season for at least 30 minutes. (Alternatively, wrap and refrigerate the roast for several hours or overnight. Return to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • Build a fire in a charcoal grill, leaving one side of the grill free of coals. Sear the roast on all sides directly over medium-hot coals. Move the roast off the coals and cook over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees for medium-rare meat, about 30 minutes. (To prevent overcooking, begin checking after 20 minutes.) Let rest for at least 15 minutes before removing twine and carving into 1/2-inch slices. For easier slicing, let roast cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

HERB CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds center cut beef tenderloin, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Potato Flan, recipe follows
1 cup Red Onion Marmalade, recipe follows
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
9 Yukon Gold potatoes, very thinly sliced (about 3 pounds)
1/2 pound gruyere, grated
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup ruby port
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Tie the beef with butcher's string and rub with the olive oil. Combine the rosemary, parsley, thyme, and garlic and pat the mixture on the beef. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  • Over high heat sear the beef in an ovenproof skillet, turning to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the skillet directly into the oven and roast the beef for 20 to 25 minutes. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before removing the string and slicing.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Rub the parchment paper with butter and a little bit of the garlic. Lay the potatoes in overlapping rows to cover the bottom of the parchment paper. Sprinkle with some of the cheese and garlic. Repeat the layering process until all the potatoes, cheese and garlic have been used.
  • Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes. Press down on the potatoes to distribute the egg mixture. Cover the dish with parchment paper and bake for 1 1/2 hours. (Remove the parchment paper from the top for the last 20 minutes to brown the top).
  • Allow the flan to rest for at least 15 minutes before turning out of the pan and cutting into serving sizes. This dish is best made a day ahead, then portioned and reheated in 400 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a medium pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions, and cook for 7 minutes until soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the sugar and salt, and cook for a further 7 minutes. Add the port and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the thyme. Keeps for 1 week stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container

STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, diced
2/3 cup dry sherry wine
1/4 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
One 2- to 3-pound center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed and butterflied (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup Marcona almonds, crushed
2 tablespoons minced chives
Store-bought horseradish sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter, add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sherry, dates, cranberries, thyme and sage and simmer until just dry, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Season the inside of the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Spread an even layer of the fruit and herb mixture over it, leaving about 1/2 inch of tenderloin around the edges. Top with a layer of the almonds. Roll tightly and tie with at least 4 pieces of butcher's twine (easier to cut and portion!).
  • Place the loin on a wire-racked baking sheet and season the outside with salt and pepper. Cook until the center of the tenderloin registers 120 to 125 degrees F, about 2 hours.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat until just foaming. Place the loin in the skillet and sear on all sides until evenly crusty and brown, about 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with minced chives and serve with horseradish sauce.

SUNNY'S EASY BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HOLIDAY PESTO



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 24 to 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 whole beef tenderloin, fat trimmed
Olive oil, for drizzling
2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup pecans
1/4 cup fresh rosemary
1/4 cup fresh sage
1/4 cup fresh mint
2 cloves garlic
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Olive oil, to loosen
Kosher salt
Assorted water crackers
Crostini

Steps:

  • For the beef: Drizzle the tenderloin all over with olive oil. In a bowl, combine the paprika and salt. Place plenty of black pepper on a plate. Sprinkle the paprika and salt mixture on the beef, then press the beef into the pepper to coat. Wrap tightly and rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Unwrap the beef and place on a wire rack set on a baking sheet. Roast until the internal temperature is about 120 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove and rest at room temperature or refrigerate.
  • For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the parsley, pecans, rosemary, sage, mint, garlic and lemon zest and juice. Pulse while slowly adding enough olive oil until the desired consistency is reached, like a dip. Taste and season with salt. Refrigerate until needed.
  • To serve: Slice the beef and serve warm or at room temperature alongside the pesto, crackers and crostini.

STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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My husband and I both retired recently - me from the local bank and he from a paper mill. We've always loved to fish and we also enjoy skiing...so we like hearty meals. This is certainly that, and it's delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery
1 can (4 ounces) chopped mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and mushrooms in butter until vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, basil and parsley. Add onion mixture and mix well. , Make a lengthwise cut three-fourths of the way through the tenderloin. Lightly place stuffing in the pocket; close with toothpicks. Place bacon strips diagonally across the top, covering the picks and pocket. , Place meat, bacon side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Insert thermometer into meat, not stuffing. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, the thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from oven; let stand for 15 minutes. Remove toothpicks.

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STUFFING STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Slices of this elegant but easy special-occasion roast look so attractive, and you'll be delighted with the flavor. Water chestnuts add enjoyable crunch to the savory stuffing. It's an entree I'm proud to serve to guests. -Mark Trinklein, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and thyme
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef tenderloin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
STUFFING:
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the oil, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Make a lengthwise slit about three-fourths of the way through the tenderloin. Place in dish; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and water chestnuts in butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining stuffing ingredients. Drain and discard marinade. Open tenderloin; spoon stuffing on one side. Close and tie with kitchen string. Place in a greased shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for about 1-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10-15 minutes before removing string and slicing.

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Tips:

  • For the best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the beef tenderloin is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the beef tenderloin for 10-12 minutes per pound for rare, 12-15 minutes per pound for medium-rare, or 15-20 minutes per pound for medium.
  • Let the beef tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • You can make the herb pesto ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs in the pesto.
  • Serve the beef tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This beef tenderloin stuffed with herb pesto is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the herb pesto adds a flavorful and aromatic touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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