26 Easy Dinner Recipes
22. Roast Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Ragout
Don’t let the fancy name fool you! This impressive dish is surprisingly easy to make with just basic kitchen tools. The tender, protein-rich beef paired with earthy mushrooms creates a restaurant-quality meal right in your home. Best of all, it’s a complete meal that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen.
You’ll love how this centerpiece dish transforms your dinner table into a special occasion. The beef tenderloin cooks to a perfect pink, while the mushroom ragout adds a rich, savory complement. Even cooking novices can master this recipe and wow their guests.
Cooking Times
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25-30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4-6 people, depending on portion size.
Ingredients
- 500g beef tenderloin
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Season beef with salt and pepper
- Sear in hot oil on all sides in an oven-safe pan
- Transfer to oven and roast for 15–20 minutes for medium-rare
- For the ragout, sauté onions and mushrooms in butter until soft
- Add garlic and thyme, cook for 1 minute
- Pour in cream, simmer until slightly thickened
- Slice beef and serve with mushroom ragout on top
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1/4 of total recipe, approx. 200g) provides about:
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Total Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
- Calcium: 60 mg
