Cook’s Note. To butterfly the tenderloin: About 1 inch from the bottom of the roast, cut horizontally while opening and unfurling, just before you get to the edge. Then make a diagonal cut into the remaining thicker portion of the loin and open up to create a flat and stuff-able tenderloin.
Step 1: Breaking Down the Beef
I picked up this beef tenderloin at Costco. They range from $75 to $110, and I really like getting these on special occasions. It sounds like alot but once you break it down, you get great cuts of beef at a fraction of the cost all because you butcher it yourself. (1) I start by removing the vacuum sealed plastic that the beef comes in, then patting it dry with some paper towels. (2) Removing the fat is the next step. I start by running my fingers along the meat and trying to take off the sections I can, it comes off pretty easy and I set it to the side. (3) Next I clean up the tenderloin and separate the silver skin and set that aside with the fat pieces. The reason I save those is I cut them up in to portioned out pieces of fat, wrap them in foil, and put them in freezer bags. That way I can always make a good soup or gravy. Also any extra beef your not gonna use Id do the same and use it later. (4) Last I butterfly the tenderloin. Try to cut as even as you can. I flatten it with my hands and try to lightly pound it out a bit just to try and get it even.
Introduction: How to Stuff a Beef Tenderloin
I broke down a whole beef Tenderloin and stuffed it with Arugula, Pistachios, and Cheese. Then let it rest overnight to get that really nice crust.
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FAQ
What are the 4 cuts that come from a beef tenderloin?
What’s the difference between a tenderloin and a filet mignon?
How do you stuff a beef tenderloin?
To stuff and roll the tenderloin, open (or butterfly) the beef and flatten with a meat mallet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon mushroom mixture down the center of tenderloin. Bring the 2 sides of the tenderloin up around filling to meet. Use butcher string and tie around the roll at 1-inch intervals. Place roll in roasting pan.
How to cook beef tenderloin in oven?
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Butterfly the beef tenderloin by cutting the beef lengthwise down the center to within 1/2-inch of other side. Set aside. In a medium skillet, melt butter and cook shallots and mushrooms until tender. Add wine and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
How do you cut a beef tenderloin?
Treat yourself and your loved ones! Working the length of the tenderloin, cut into the beef about 1 inch and roll it outward as you continue to cut it open; the beef should end up about 9 by 12 to 14 inches and a mallet can help even it out if it’s not perfect. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
How do you cook butterflied beef tenderloin?
Roll the butterflied beef tenderloin tightly and tie it off with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals. Once you are done with the kitchen twine, lather the outside of the tenderloin with dijon mustard and season using sea salt and black pepper. Transfer beef into the fridge to set for 30 minutes.