GOAT CHEESE & PEAR STUFFED TENDERLOIN

Goat Cheese & Pear Stuffed Tenderloin image

Fresh pears provide a bit of sweetness to a special stuffing for beef tenderloin and beautifully balances the arugula and goat cheese. -Cindie Haras, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings (3/4 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 beef tenderloin roast (2-1/2 pounds)
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon each minced fresh parsley, basil and tarragon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
4 shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup sherry
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute pears in butter until tender., 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., Spread the pears, arugula, cheese and herbs over meat to within 1 in. of edge. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1-1/2-inch intervals with kitchen string., Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over roast. 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 15 minutes before slicing., In a small saucepan, saute shallots in butter until tender. Add sherry; cook over low heat for 4 minutes. Add broth and tarragon. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.