Name: Tender Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Gourmet Apple Gravy
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and excess fat; 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 teaspoon apple bourbon extract; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold; Salt and pepper, to taste (for gravy)

Description

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin With Apple Bourbon Gravy is a culinary experience featuring a roasted beef tenderloin with a savory apple, bacon, and herb stuffing, topped with a rich gravy.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and excess fat
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 teaspoon apple bourbon extract
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold
Salt and pepper, to taste (for gravy)

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Instructions

Prepare the Stuffing: Render Bacon
Prepare the Stuffing: Sauté Aromatics and Apples
Prepare the Stuffing: Add Herbs and Spices
Butterfly the Tenderloin
Tenderize and Season Interior
Spread the Stuffing
Roll It Up
Tie the Tenderloin
Final Seasoning Exterior
Preheat Oven and Pan
Sear All Sides
Roast Until Done
The Critical Rest
Deglaze the Pan for Gravy
Add Liquid Gold
Introduce the Apple Bourbon Extract
Reduce and Concentrate
Thicken the Gravy
Enrich and Season Gravy
Slice and Serve
Drench with Gravy
Garnish (Optional)

Notes

Use high-quality beef for the best flavor.
Allow the tenderloin to rest properly for juicy slices.
Adjust seasoning in the gravy to your taste.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg