Stuffed Beef Tenderloin (Best Holiday Recipe)
Elevate your holiday dining experience with this Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, a show-stopping centerpiece that combines savory flavors and beautiful presentation. This dish features tender beef lovingly stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sautéed sweet onion, fresh spinach, and creamy goat cheese, all complemented by a hint of cranberry sauce. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive. With simple steps that even novice cooks can follow, you can create a memorable meal that will leave your guests asking for the recipe. Enjoy the warmth and joy this Stuffed Beef Tenderloin brings to your table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless beef tenderloin (approx. 1 to 2 pounds)
- 1 sweet onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sweet onion in unsalted butter over medium heat until translucent (5–7 minutes).
- Add garlic and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat; mix in sage, cranberry sauce, goat cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in the beef tenderloin and fill it with the mixture.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); roast filled tenderloin for about 60 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 79mg