Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce
Juicy beef tenderloin is paired with a silky, tangy Dijon cream that adds a gentle heat and richness without overpowering the meat. The contrast of tender roast and cool, peppery sauce makes it ideal for holidays or a special dinner party. Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce shines when sliced thin and topped with a generous spoonful of the chilled sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a rimmed 10x15-inch baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Set the beef tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet. Rub it with butter, then drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Tuck the tapered end of the tenderloin underneath so it cooks evenly.
- 3
Roast the tenderloin in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Move the tenderloin to a cutting board and loosely tent it with foil; let it rest for 10 minutes. (After resting, the thermometer should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).)
- 5
For the sauce, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and the remaining 2 teaspoons Worcestershire in a small bowl. Slice the tenderloin. Serve with the sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 233.67 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 10.96 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 5.41 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.59 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.59 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.65 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 483.1 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.38 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.87 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 19.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 95.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 94.47 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 12.12 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Dijon Mustard, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 233.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Parsley, Hot Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 233.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce healthy?
- Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 233.67 calories and 10.96 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 483.1 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.59 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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