🔷️🔶️ FRENCH ONION AU JUS ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN 🔶️🔷️
✨ An elegant, flavor-packed dish perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners.
Juicy tenderloin paired with deeply savory French onion au jus — rich, comforting, and unforgettable. 💖🥩🍷
⏱ Quick Facts:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6–8
🔸️ Ingredients
↪️For the Beef Tenderloin:
◾️1 beef tenderloin (3–4 lbs / 1.5–1.8 kg)
◾️1 tbsp olive oil 🛢️
◾️1 tsp salt 🧂
◾️½ tsp black pepper
◾️2 tbsp butter 🧈
↪️For the French Onion Au Jus:
◾️2 large onions, thinly sliced 🧅
◾️1 cup dry red wine 🍷
◾️2 cups beef broth 🍲
◾️1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
◾️1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 🌿
◾️1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2️⃣ Prep the tenderloin:
Pat the beef dry. Season with salt and pepper all over.
3️⃣ Sear the beef:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the tenderloin for about 3 minutes per side until evenly browned.
4️⃣ Roast:
Transfer to a roasting pan.
Roast for 15–20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
Let rest 10 minutes under foil before slicing.
🔄 Make the French Onion Au Jus
5️⃣ Caramelize the onions:
In the same skillet, melt butter.
Add sliced onions and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring until golden.
6️⃣ Deglaze:
Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits.
Simmer until reduced by half (~5 minutes).
7️⃣ Build the sauce:
Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and rosemary.
Simmer for 15 minutes, until slightly thickened.
8️⃣ Strain:
Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth finish.
🍽️ To Serve
Slice the tenderloin against the grain and spoon over the hot French onion au jus.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
✨ Chef’s Tip
Pair with:
◾️Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
◾️Steamed asparagus or green beans
◾️Truffle risotto or buttery polenta
◾️A bold red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Syrah)
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