MUSHROOM-BLUE CHEESE TENDERLOIN

Mushroom-Blue Cheese Tenderloin image

Here's a simple entree that is sure to impress. I usually double the mushroom-cheese sauce because it always disappears fast. Enjoy the tenderloin! -Eric Schoen, Lincoln, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 beef tenderloin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
SAUCE:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

If desired, tie tenderloin with bakers twine. In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Rub the beef with garlic and pepper; place in a shallow roasting pan. Add broth to the pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 45-55 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 and remove twine before slicing., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cheese, Worcestershire sauce and caraway seeds; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Stir in onions; heat through. Serve sauce with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.