Romantic Beef Tenderloin For Two

This make-ahead main dish features beef tenderloin marinated in red wine and fresh herbs, then baked to perfection. Enjoy on Valentine's Day with mashed potatoes and more wine.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small carrot, peeled and very finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 (3 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 0.33333334326744 cup dry red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat tenderloins with oil and rub with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Quickly sear tenderloins in a frying pan over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan. Add carrot, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and garlic; pour red wine over the top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) when ready to cook.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tenderloins are firm and heated through, about 35 minutes.