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Juicy Beef Tenderloin Medallions

Juicy Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Herb Garlic Butter Sauce

Experience restaurant-quality Juicy Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Herb Garlic Butter Sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 medallions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Medallions
  • 2 pounds Beef Tenderloin Medallions Look for deep red cuts with minimal fat
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic for robust flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce Low-sodium options available
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the sauce and beef flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (thyme, rosemary) Use fresh for vibrant flavors
  • 4 ounces Boursin Cheese Creamy herbed cheese, or use cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup

Equipment

  • Heavy Skillet or Cast-Iron Pan
  • Whisk
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Trim the silver skin from the beef tenderloin medallions and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Allow the medallions to come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  4. Marinate the medallions in the resealable plastic bag with the marinade for 1-2 hours.
  5. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat for about 3 minutes.
  6. Sear the beef medallions for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
  7. Remove the medallions and let them rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes.
  8. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and fresh herbs for about 1 minute.
  9. Stir in the reserved marinade and butter, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Plate the medallions and drizzle the herb garlic butter sauce over them.
  11. Top with crumbled Boursin cheese while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1medallionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For variations, experiment with different herbs and sauces to enhance flavor. Don’t forget to let the medallions rest for optimal tenderness.

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