Make Thanksgiving unforgettable with this tender, juicy roast beef tenderloin, perfectly paired with a rich cranberry-red wine sauce using trusted Ocean Spray® ingredients.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 900g beef tenderloin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 240ml red wine
- 240ml Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice
- 180ml beef stock
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 3-4 tbsp Ocean Spray® Cranberry Compote or Cranberry & Apple Compote
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with oiled parchment. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear tenderloin 4-6 minutes per side, reducing heat if needed. Transfer to baking sheet, season with salt and pepper. Reserve skillet.
- Roast 25-35 minutes for medium-rare (or less for rare). Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- In reserved skillet, melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots 1 minute, add garlic for 20 seconds. Deglaze with wine, then add cranberry juice, stock, and thyme. Simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened. Stir in remaining butter for glossy sauce. Strain and serve over sliced tenderloin.
Enjoy this elegant, crowd-pleasing dish!
Recipe courtesy of Ocean Spray.
