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Beef Tenderloin in Madeira Sauce

This is the Beef Tenderloin in Madeira Sauce recipe.

  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cooking: 15 min - 20 min
Yields 4 servings
beef tenderloin in madeira sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) beef tenderloin
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) minced shallots
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Madeira wine or sherry
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley chopped
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Preparation

Cut beef tenderloin into 4 thick slices.

Melt 1 tbsp (15 mL ) of the butter and oil in a large skillet. Cook beef over medium heat for 10 min, turning once. Remove and keep warm in 225 °F (100 °C) oven.

Add remaining butter to skillet and stir in vegetables. Cook for 5 min or until vegetables are softened.

Add Madeira and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Continue to boil until Madeira is syrupy in consistency. Add cream and mustard, simmer for 3 to 4 min or until slightly thickened. Season to taste. Pour over the beef and sprinkle with parsley.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 521 Calories
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrate: 11 g
Fat: 40 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sodium: 282 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 7 % / 74 mg
Vitamin B12: 106 %
Vitamin A: 70 %
Zinc: 54 %
Vitamin B6: 27 %