Sauce for Beef Tenderloin Recipe (2 ways)
Looking for an amazing sauce for beef tenderloin - we have got you covered with two different sauces! A dreamy pan sauce + horseradish sauce!
Ingredients
Pan Sauce:
- leftover pan juices
- ¾ cup beef broth low-sodium
- ¾ cup heavy cream or dairy-free cream see Notes*
- 3 tablespoons shallots minced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 garlic clove smashed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns crushed
- 1-2 tablespoons brandy
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
Horseradish Sauce:
- ½ cup mayo
- 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pan Sauce: Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and bring leftover pan juices juices to a simmer. Add ¾ cup beef broth, ¾ cup heavy cream or dairy-free cream, 3 tablespoons shallots, 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 garlic clove (smashed), 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1-2 tablespoons brandy, and ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest. Let simmer and reduce, uncovered, 10-15 minutes - whisking fairly often.
- Adjust: Once it has reduced and it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon - remove from heat. Taste and add any salt or pepper, as desired.
- Horseradish Sauce: In a small bowl, add ½ cup mayo, 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish1 teaspoon garlic, ⅛ teaspoon lemon juice, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and add additional prepared horseradish, as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy either one with your favorite beef tenderloin recipe - we love our ultimate beef tenderloin!
Notes
- Pan Sauce: depending upon how you cook your beef tenderloin you *might* not have any pan juices to work with - fyi! We have had good luck with this Ultimate Beef Tenderloin - plenty of pan juices leftover!
- *Dairy-Free Cream: we tested the pan sauce using the unsweetened/unflavored Nutpods and it worked perfectly!
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition Info: we can only calculate one set of nutrition facts so the nutrition included is for the Horseradish Sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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