Roasted Beef Tenderloin With Bourbon Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients

Beef Tenderloin

• 1 (2 1/2 lb)  center-cut beef tenderloin

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (leaves only)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

Bourbon Shitake Mushrooms

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 red onions, julienned
• 1 tablespoon roasted garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 lb shiitake mushroom, sliced
• 1/4 cup bourbon (sour mash whiskey)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Trim tenderloin of fat and remove silverskin.

3. 3

   Rub beef all over with garlic and coat with thyme.

4. 4

   In a hot skillet, sear tenderloin on all sides in oil.

5. 5

   Remove from skillet and place in a large roasting pan in the oven to roast until done (internal temp of 115°-120°F for rare to med-rare; 25-30 minutes).

6. 6

   In skillet, over med-high heat, sauté onions, garlic, and thyme in butter for 2-3 minutes (onions should still be firm).

7. 7

   Add mushrooms, bourbon, salt and pepper, and sauté until mushrooms are tender (do not overcook).

8. 8

   Let tenderloin rest for several minutes before slicing.

9. 9

   Slice and serve with mushroom sauce.