Name: Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Apple Bourbon Gravy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed; 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 Tbsp salt for tenderloin exterior; 1 tsp black pepper for tenderloin exterior; Kitchen twine; 2 slices bacon, diced; 2 small to medium gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt for stuffing; 1/4 tsp black pepper for stuffing; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage; 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper additional for stuffing; 3 cups high-quality, low-sodium beef broth; 1 tsp apple bourbon extract; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold; Salt and pepper to taste for gravy

Description

Impress your guests with this stuffed beef tenderloin loaded with a sweet and savory apple bourbon gravy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp salt for tenderloin exterior
1 tsp black pepper for tenderloin exterior
Kitchen twine
2 slices bacon, diced
2 small to medium gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt for stuffing
1/4 tsp black pepper for stuffing
1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper additional for stuffing
3 cups high-quality, low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp apple bourbon extract
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water
1 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold
Salt and pepper to taste for gravy

Instructions

Cook diced bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and leave fat in the pan.
Sauté onion in bacon fat until translucent, then add apples and garlic, cooking until apples soften.
Add herbs, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir in reserved bacon and let cool.
Butterfly the tenderloin open and pound to an even thickness, seasoning inside with salt and pepper.
Spread stuffing over tenderloin, roll tightly, and secure with kitchen twine.
Heat a skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil and sear rolled tenderloin on all sides until browned.
Transfer to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 25-40 minutes, monitoring with a meat thermometer.
Let tenderloin rest for 10-15 minutes.
Deglaze skillet with some beef broth, then add remaining broth, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, and apple bourbon extract, simmering.
Thicken gravy with cornstarch slurry, finish with cold butter, and taste for seasoning.
Slice tenderloin into medallions and serve with gravy and garnishes.

Notes

Let the meat rest to keep slices juicy. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: stuffed beef tenderloin, apple bourbon gravy, fancy dinner