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 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 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

A gourmet stuffed beef tenderloin with savory bacon and a rich apple bourbon gravy that’ll impress your guests.

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 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 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

In a skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving rendered fat.
Sauté onion in the bacon fat for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add diced apples and garlic; cook for another 3-5 minutes.
Add sage, rosemary, thyme, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in crispy bacon.
Butterfly the tenderloin by cutting horizontally and open it like a book. Pound to an even thickness.
Season the inside with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing mixture on the inside, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Roll the tenderloin tightly and tie with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
Rub the outside with olive oil, and season with remaining salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Sear tenderloin in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
Roast in the oven for 25-40 minutes, removing at desired internal temperature. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with beef broth, scraping browned bits. Simmer, then add remainder of broth, Worcestershire, and mustard.
Stir in apple bourbon extract, then simmer for 8-10 minutes to reduce.
Thicken gravy with cornstarch slurry, then whisk in cold butter and adjust seasoning.
Slice tenderloin and serve with gravy poured on top. Optionally garnish with herbs or apple slices.

Notes

Allow the beef to rest for perfect juiciness. Adjust seasoning to taste for the gravy.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting and Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: beef tenderloin, stuffed beef, apple bourbon gravy, gourmet recipe, fine dining