Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream
Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream pairs buttery, medium-rare beef with an earthy porcini depth and a bright lift of tarragon. The sauce is velvety and aromatic, balancing richness with gentle acidity for a refined finish. Ideal for a special dinner or holiday centerpiece, it’s an elegant main course that feels luxurious without being fussy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine porcini mushrooms and water in a bowl and soak until soft, 1 hour. Drain, reserving the liquid. Dice the mushrooms and set both the mushrooms and the reserved liquid aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 3
Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium and stir in 1 tablespoon butter, shallots, and a pinch of salt; cook until the shallots are soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Add tarragon vinegar to the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Pour in veal stock, cream, 1/2 cup reserved mushroom liquid, mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Return the beef to the skillet.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven until the meat is medium rare, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer the meat to a plate and loosely tent with foil. Set the skillet over high heat and bring the pan juices to a boil.
- 8
Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and tarragon; season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the tenderloin and any accumulated juices to the skillet and serve.
- Calories 110.65 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.87 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 10.24 g 4%
- Total Fat 7.5 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.76 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 29.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 24.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 56.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 29.99 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini Tarragon Cream is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Porcini Mushroom, Dried Tarragon, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 110.65 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Porcini Mushroom, Dried Tarragon, Heavy Cream, Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 110.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream healthy?
- Beef Tenderloin Roast with Porcini–Tarragon Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 110.65 calories and 0.87 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, 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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