Beef Tenderloin En Croute

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 4
Beef Tenderloin En Croute is a delicious and flavorful entree that is perfect for the holiday season or special occasions
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Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -4 lbs beef tenderloin
1 package frozen ready to bake puff pastry sheet
1/2 lb mushroom , finely chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
8 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
2 tablespoons madeira wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg , beaten
1 tablespoon cold water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
659
Sugar
2g
Fat
50g
Beef Tenderloin En Croute is a classic French dish that is traditionally served as a centerpiece for special occasions. Tender, juicy beef tenderloin is wrapped in flaky puff pastry, which is then filled with a flavorful mixture of mushrooms and cream cheese, before being baked to golden perfection. This dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Whether you are serving it for a holiday dinner or a special occasion, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. While it may seem difficult to make, this recipe is easy to follow and will result in a delicious and impressive dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.In a skillet, saute mushrooms in margarine until tender.
3.Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese, bread crumbs, Madeira, chives and salt.
4.Roll pastry puff out on a floured board to a size that will cover the meat entirely when wrapped.
5.Place meat on top of pastry and spread mushroom mixture on top.
6.Wrap the pastry around the meat, trimming off excess.
7.Place the wrapped beef on a greased baking sheet with seam down.
8.Combine egg and water and brush onto pastry.
9.Bake 40-45 minutes or until meat is cooked to your preference and pastry is golden brown.
10.Let rest, then slice and serve.

PROS

The pastry crust is light and flaky and the mushroom and cream cheese filling complements the tender beef perfectly.

It is easy to make and sure to impress.

CONS

While this is a delicious and impressive dish, the use of puff pastry and cream cheese does make it higher in calories and fat.

It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not a particularly healthy dish, beef is a good source of protein and iron, and mushrooms are a low-calorie source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, potassium and selenium.
It is important to enjoy this dish in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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