Onion Spinach Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipes

SPINACH-STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon oil until mushrooms are tender. Add half of the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Cook until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of tenderloin to within 3/4 in. of bottom. Open so meat lies flat. Spread with spinach stuffing. Fold one side of meat over stuffing; tie several times with kitchen string. Rub remaining oil over beef. Combine the onion powder, pepper and remaining garlic and salt; rub over beef. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-55 minutes or until a thermometer reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove string before slicing.

ONION-SPINACH STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in spinach, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted. Cool 5 minutes.
• With long knife, cut horizontally through long side of tenderloin, halfway up side of meat, stopping about 1/2 inch from other side. Open beef; cover with plastic wrap. Pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Sprinkle beef with remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spoon spinach mixture over beef to within 1 inch of edges. Tightly roll up, beginning with long side. Tie with kitchen string at 1 1/2-inch intervals. Place beef, seam side down, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of beef.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 135°F (for medium-rare). Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer reads 140°F.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook shallots in butter 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in brandy; heat to boiling. Boil 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add whipping cream. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 30 minutes or until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups. Remove from heat; stir in mustard, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Remove string from beef before slicing. Serve beef with brandy cream sauce.

SPINACH-STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until very tender. Add brandy, stirring until liquid is evaporated. Stir in spinach; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning, and seasoned salt until cheeses have melted. Remove from heat. Begin butterflying tenderloin by placing beef lengthwise on a cutting board, with one short end closest to you. Holding your knife parallel to the bottom of the tenderloin, make a lengthwise cut along the bottom-third of one long side, cutting to within 1/2 inch of other long side. Open meat at incision as if you were opening a book. Again holding your knife parallel to the cutting board with the blade facing the thicker side, make another lengthwise cut into the thicker side of the tenderloin, cutting to within 1/2 inch of opposite side. Open meat again at new incision. Flatten meat to an even thickness, if necessary. Spread spinach mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges, and roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie tenderloin together with heavy butcher's twine at 1-inch intervals. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon steak seasoning onto tenderloin. Preheat oven to 400°. In an ovenproof skillet large enough to hold beef, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add tenderloin, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145° or desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Saute spinach, butter, onions and garlic over medium heat until soft. Add bread crumbs. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise. Stuff with spinach mixture and secure with kitchen twine.
• In a bowl, mix ketchup, orange juice and teriyaki sauce. Baste tenderloin with 1/2 of the mixture. Sprinkle pork with cumin. Place in shallow roaster and bake at 350 degrees uncovered for one hour. Baste with reserved marinade and cook one more hour covered. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

SPINACH-STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the mushrooms until tender.
• Add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• In a bowl, combine the mushroom mixture, spinach and cheese; set aside.
• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 inch of the bottom.
• Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap.
• Flatten to 3/4 inch thickness.
• Remove plastic; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• Spread spinach mixture over the meat to within 1 inch of edges.
• Close tenderloin; tie at 2 inch intervals with kitchen string.
• Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
• Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for rare 140 degrees, medium 160 degrees and well done 170 degrees).
• Let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.

MUSHROOM-STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms until tender. Add the garlic; cook for 1 minute. In a small bowl, combine the mushroom mixture, spinach and cheese; set aside. , Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4 in. thickness. Remove plastic; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread stuffing over meat to within 1 in. of edges. , Close tenderloin; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

FRENCH ONION BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with dried onion, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the steaks and decrease heat to medium.
• Cook, turning once, until desired doneness, 3 to 6 minutes per side for med-rare.
• Transfer the steaks to a plate; tent with foil.
• Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan.
• Add onions and sherry, cover and cook over med-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and golden brown and the liquid has evaporated, 10-12 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat.
• Add broth, thyme and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; cook until bubbling and thickened, about 1 minute more.
• Remove from the heat and return the steaks and any accumulated juice to the pan.
• Pile up some of the onions on top of the steaks.
• Top each steak with a slice of baguette and some cheese.
• Transfer the pan to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
• Serve the steaks with the onions and sauce.