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Savory Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Best Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds beef tenderloin
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Prepare the beef tenderloin by trimming excess fat and tying it into a uniform shape.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic, mushrooms, and spinach until softened.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, and pepper into the sautéed mixture.
  • Allow the stuffing to cool before filling the beef tenderloin.
  • Stuff the tenderloin with the mixture, securing it with butcher twine.
  • Sear the stuffed beef tenderloin on all sides in the skillet.
  • Transfer the seared tenderloin to a preheated oven and roast until the desired doneness is reached.
  • Remove the beef from the oven and let it rest before slicing.