Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 beef tenderloin filets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
3 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons mirin ( sweetened rice wine )
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic chives
3/4 cup unsalted butter
If you're looking for a special meal to impress your dinner guests, this Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Ginger-Shiitake Brown Butter is the perfect dish. The beef is cooked to perfection with a golden crust and tender center, while the ginger-shiitake brown butter sauce adds a rich and savory flavor. This recipe is easy to make and will leave your guests wowed by your culinary skills. Plus, the health benefits of the beef, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms will make you feel good about serving this delicious meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
2.Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat.
3.Pat the beef tenderloin filets dry with paper towels. Season the filets generously with salt and pepper.
4.Once the oil is hot, add the filets and sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
5.Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the filets for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare (or until desired doneness).
6.Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the filets to a plate to rest.
7.In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
8.Add the minced ginger, minced garlic, and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
9.Add the sake and mirin, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
10.Stir in the garlic chives and unsalted butter. Keep stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce has thickened.
11.Serve the filets with the ginger-shiitake brown butter sauce on top.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and perfect for any special occasion, especially when served with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

Beef tenderloin is a lean cut of meat, making it a healthier choice than other cuts of beef.

CONS

This recipe can be expensive because beef tenderloin is a pricier cut of meat.

The sauce in this recipe is high in fat because of the butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef tenderloin is high in protein, iron, and zinc.
The ginger in the sauce has anti-inflammatory properties and may help lower blood sugar levels.
Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins and may help support immune function.

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