Description
Slow Cooker Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin With Creamy Dijon And Herb Sauce is a simple yet impressive dish that delivers tender and flavorful beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef tenderloin, about 1.5 pounds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Beef Tenderloin: Trim any excess silver skin and fat from the beef tenderloin. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Create Herb Rub: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dried rosemary, and dried sage. Rub this mixture on the beef tenderloin.
- Sear for Flavor and Color: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the beef tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Pour beef broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the seared beef tenderloin into the beef broth in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 2.5 to 3.5 hours or on high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.
- Rest the Tenderloin: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes, tented with foil.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker through a sieve into a saucepan. Skim off excess fat.
- Build the Creamy Dijon and Herb Sauce: Heat the strained liquid, melt butter, and add flour to create a roux. Whisk in the liquid and broth, then add cream and mustard.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in fresh thyme and parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the beef against the grain into ½-inch thick medallions. Serve with the sauce over the beef.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Let the beef rest to ensure juiciness.
- Adjust herbs in the sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours on low or 1.5 to 2.5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg