Chateaubriand Recipe (French Beef Tenderloin)
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Chateaubriand Recipe, featuring a tender and juicy French beef tenderloin roast, perfectly complemented by a rich red wine sauce. This elegant dish is ideal for romantic dinners, holiday celebrations, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lb center-cut beef tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup beef stock
- Thyme sprig
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Remove the beef from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 2 minutes per side). Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15–20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 115°F (46°C).
- Allow the beef to rest covered with foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots, add red wine, reduce by half, then add beef stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer until slightly reduced and finish with butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg