BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Beef Tenderloin With Gorgonzola Sauce image

This is my mom's recipe that she's been making for special occasions for as long as I can remember. These directions will produce meat that is medium-rare in the very center of the tenderloin. If you want your meat more well done, add on 10 minutes and check it by cutting a small nick in the center of the meat - keep repeating until the meat is done to your liking.

Provided by xtine

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 (6 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons coarse grained Dijon mustard
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups heavy cream
2 ounces crumbly gorgonzola, diced (NOT "dolce")
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

Marinate the tenderloin in the apple cider vinegar for 10 minutes. Afterward, pat the meat dry with paper towels. This step can be done up to 24 hours ahead, if desired.
Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce & mustard.
Spread this spice paste over the tenderloin, coating the whole exterior.
Place on a broiler pan and drizzle half of the melted butter over the tenderloin. Broil for 5 minutes. Turn tenderloin over to other side & drizzle with the remaining butter. Broil for another 5 minutes.
NOTE - BEGIN MAKING SAUCE NOW, SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Set the oven to 350 degrees and bake the tenderloin at this temperature for 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Gorgonzola Sauce.
GORGONZOLA SAUCE:.
Bring the cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to simmer rapidly for 35 to 40 minutes, until it's thickened like a white sauce, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pan from the heat & add the gorgonzola, parmesan, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Whisk rapidly until the cheeses melt, add parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1603.6, Fat 130.7, SaturatedFat 63.3, Cholesterol 543.5, Sodium 3151.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 94.3