Description
Indulge in this tender beef tenderloin drizzled with a rich balsamic reduction, perfect for impressing guests at any dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (aged)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper.
- In an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped rosemary; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Once reduced by half, stir in chicken broth and let simmer gently.
- Return the tenderloin to the skillet and place everything in the preheated oven.
- Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers about 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare (about 20-25 minutes).
- Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz of cooked beef with sauce
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: You can substitute fresh rosemary with thyme if needed. For added flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight with herbs.