Romantic Beef Tenderloin For Two

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This tender beef tenderloin dish is the perfect meal for a couple or the recipe can also be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies and a glass of red wine.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 (3 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 small carrot, peeled and very finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • cup dry red wine

Directions

  1. Coat tenderloins with oil and rub with salt and pepper.

  2. Quickly sear tenderloins in a frying pan over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan. Add carrot, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and garlic; pour red wine over the top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) when ready to cook.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tenderloins are firm and heated through, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342 Calories
27g Fat
5g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 1214mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 348mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.