Tender Beef with Rich Mushroom Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible recipe for Tender Beef with Rich Mushroom Sauce. Perfectly seared beef tenderloin takes center stage, enveloped in a creamy, velvety sauce made from earthy sautéed mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme. A splash of beef broth and heavy cream provides depth and richness, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce coats every bite flawlessly. Ready in just 45 minutes, this elegant dish is ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crusty loaf of bread to soak up every last drop of the savory mushroom sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the beef to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on each side until browned.
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Tent with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, add butter and let it melt.
Add mushrooms to the butter and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth, heavy cream, and fresh thyme, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
Gradually whisk the slurry into the sauce, letting it continue to simmer until it reaches the desired thickness, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the beef to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the meat.
Allow the beef to heat through, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve the beef hot, topped generously with the rich mushroom sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.4 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 723 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 4709 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 147.6 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2590 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
