Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce Recipe – French Special
Prepare to savor the tender and succulent Roast Beef Tenderloin, accompanied by a delightful homemade red wine sauce. Ideally cooked to a medium doneness, though easily adjustable to suit your preference, this dish promises to impress as a true centerpiece! Perfect for holiday gatherings, this Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce delivers exceptional flavor, tenderness, and juiciness, complemented by a superbly delicate homemade sauce.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time40 min
- Total Time50 min
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce Ingredients:
- Ingredients for Beef Tenderloin: 2 pounds whole beef tenderloin
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- Olive oil, for searing the meat
- Ingredients for Red Wine Sauce:Beef broth, homemade or store-bought
- Dry red wine such as Pinot Noir (Merlot also works)
- Minced shallots and garlic, for added flavor
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme
- Worcestershire sauce, for depth of flavor
- All-purpose flour, used to thicken the sauce (dissolve with broth before adding)
- Sugar, to balance the acidity of the wine
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Prepare the beef tenderloin: Allow it to come to room temperature for 1 hour. Season generously with salt and pepper. Secure with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking.
Sear the beef: Searing all sides enhances flavor.
Roast the beef: Place in a baking dish and roast for approximately 30 minutes for medium doneness. Refer to Recipe Notes for alternative cooking times.
Make the red wine sauce: Simmer until reduced by half, approximately 20 minutes, then thicken with flour.
Rest and serve: Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipe Note:
Here are approximate internal meat temperatures and cooking times for roasting a 2-pound tenderloin at around 425 degrees F:
Rare: Achieve 125 degrees F in approximately 22 minutes.
Medium-rare: Reach 135 degrees F in about 25 minutes.
Medium: Aim for 145 degrees F within around 30 minutes.
Medium-well: Attain 150 degrees F in approximately 33 minutes.
Well-done: Achieve 160 degrees F in about 35 minutes.
