Cranberry Glazed Beef Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
460 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Glazed Beef Tenderloin
Description
The Cranberry Glazed Beef Tenderloin features a trimmed and tied beef tenderloin rubbed with a spice blend including kosher salt, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. After searing in vegetable oil for a uniform brown crust, the beef is basted with a homemade cranberry glaze and roasted in the oven. The glaze, made by simmering fresh cranberries with orange juice, light brown sugar, a cinnamon stick, and salt, reduces to a thick coating that complements the rich flavor of the beef. The spices highlight the roast’s warmth, while the cranberry glaze provides a balanced sweetness and acidity.
This beef tenderloin can be served sliced with additional cranberry glaze, making it a good choice for festive meals or elegant dinners. The glaze’s combination of fresh cranberry and citrus adds a seasonal touch that pairs well with roasted vegetables or simple sides.
The recipe suggests basting the roast twice during cooking to build flavor and moisture. Using fresh cranberries for the glaze ensures it thickens properly and has a fresh taste. Monitoring the glaze consistency is important to achieve the right coating texture.
Ingredients
Beef Tenderloin:
- 2-3 pound beef tenderloin , trimmed and tied*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt coarse
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cranberry Glaze:
- 2 cups cranberries fresh
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
Instructions
Cranberry Glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon stick and salt, stirring to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until it simmers.
- Continue to simmer and stir until the cranberries pop and the mixture is the consistency of a glaze and can coat the back of a spoon, approximately 8-9 minutes. Remove the heat and set aside.
Beef Tenderloin:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
- Rub the spice mixture onto evenly all over the tenderloin roast.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and then sear the beef tenderloin on all sides until uniformly brown. Approximately 6-7 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Baste or spoon a small amount of the cranberry glaze onto the beef tenderloin. Place into the oven for 10 minutes, remove and baste or spoon glaze again.
- Roast for a total of 20 minutes for a 2-pound roast and 30 minutes for a 3-pound roast for medium rare, or until a digital instant thermometer reaches 145°F. Remove and allow to rest before slicing into single serving pieces.
- Spoon the remaining cranberry glaze over the slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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