Best Beef Tenderloin With Pear Cranberry Chutney Recipes

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CRANBERRY-STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN



Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin image

Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice lend a satisfying sweet-tart taste to beef tenderloin. Serving plated dishes to guests makes for a pretty presentation.-Carolyn Cope, Allston, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 beef tenderloin roast (4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
CRANBERRY WINE SAUCE:
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup cranberry juice
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, shallots and butter. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; open roast and cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic., Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; spread cranberry mixture over meat. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake at 425° for 40-50 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, saute shallots in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the juice, wine, broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in remaining butter. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

PEAR AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



Pear And Cranberry Chutney image

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds (about 6) Bartlett pears
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup Demerara (light brown) sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
1 cinnamon stick, broken into 4 equal pieces
3 cloves
3 cups white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Peel, core and chop pears into cubes 1/4 to 1/2 inch. In a large wide saucepan, combine pears with remaining ingredients.
  • Place pan over high heat, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until chutney has thickened and melted together, about 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, sterilize 6 1-cup (or 12 1/2-cup) jars and lids by running through a dishwasher on high heat, or by filling with boiling water, draining and drying in a low oven.
  • Pour chutney into warm jars, and screw on lids. Chutney may be stored unopened at room temperature for six months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 13 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEAR-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



Pear-Cranberry Chutney image

With sweet pears and tart cranberries, chutney adds fresh flavor to a variety of roasted meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped (3 cups)
1 cup dried or fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Cool 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve chutney at room temperature for best flavor. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

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