Dairy Free Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce
Beef tenderloin has a reputation for being a special-occasion showstopper, and this version absolutely lives up to that — without a drop of dairy anywhere in the dish. The tenderloin is seared hard in a screaming-hot skillet until deeply browned on all sides, then finished in a 425°F oven until it hits that perfect medium-rare or medium center. While the beef rests, the same pan becomes the base for a rich mushroom sauce built from cremini mushrooms, shallots, garlic, red wine, and beef broth — all reduced down until glossy and spoon-coating. A tablespoon of dairy-free butter stirred in off the heat gives the sauce that silky, restaurant-quality finish you'd normally associate with a knob of regular butter. The Dijon mustard adds just enough sharpness to balance the deep, savory notes from the wine and browned mushrooms. This recipe serves 4, making it ideal for a dinner party or a weekend meal that feels genuinely indulgent. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a plated centerpiece that no one will suspect is missing anything at all.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast (about 1.5 lb), trimmed and tied
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
For the mushroom sauce
- 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ cup dry red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon or merlot)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dairy free butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Season all over with the kosher salt and black pepper, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to smoke. Add the tenderloin and sear, turning with tongs every 1–2 minutes, until deeply browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes total. Lay the thyme sprigs and rosemary sprigs alongside the beef in the pan.
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