Savory Stuffed Tenderloin

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 to prepare stuffing, spray a large skillet with vegetable cooking spray. add onion to prepared skillet; cook stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes. add mushrooms, tarragon, and salt; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. remove from heat.
• 2 preheat oven to 350°f .
• 3 make a cut, about 2 inches deep down the long side of the tenderloin. spread tenderloin open.
• 4 spoon stuffing inside tenderloin to within 1/2 inch of the edges. roll up tenderloin lengthwise; sprinkle with pepper. wrap tenderloin in cheesecloth; tie at intervals with string to secure.
• 5 place tenderloin, seam-side down on a rack in a roasting pan. toast tenderloin until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160 for medium, about 50 minutes.
• 6 place tenderloin on carving board; let stand 5 minutes. remove string and cheesecloth. slice and serve immediately.