How to Make Beef Tenderloin in a Port Shiitake Reduction - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef tenderloin is a luxurious and tender cut of meat that is perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner at home. This recipe for Beef Tenderloin in a Port Shiitake Reduction takes the classic steak dinner to the next level with the addition of a rich and savory port wine and shiitake mushroom sauce.

The tenderloin is a lean and succulent cut of beef that is known for its tenderness and buttery texture. When cooked to perfection, it practically melts in your mouth, making it a fa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups port wine
  • 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season the tenderloin cubes with salt and pepper to taste and set aside at room temperature as you continue preparing the recipe.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the shiitake mushrooms, and cook until they have wilted and are beginning to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside; heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet until it begins to smoke, the sprinkle in the cubed beef tenderloin. Cook on all sides until browned on the outside and the meat is cooked just under your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes for medium rare. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour the port wine into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the port has reduced by half, then whisk in the raspberry jam, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and shiitake mushrooms. Continue cooking until the sauce has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 30 minutes. Once reduced, stir in the tenderloin cubes, and reheat.
  • Nutrition

    504 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 536mg