Description
A quick, 30-minute dinner featuring tender beef cubes seared and tossed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with white wine and Dijon mustard. Elegant enough for date night but simple enough for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) Beef Tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 4 tablespoons (60g) Unsalted Butter
- 6–8 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Dry White Wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and sear for 2 minutes undisturbed, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove beef to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in chicken broth and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and becomes glossy.
- Return beef and any accumulated juices to the pan. Toss to coat and warm through for about 1 minute.
- Turn off heat and stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Notes
Ensure beef is dry before searing to achieve a good crust. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Garlic burns easily, so keep heat at medium when adding it. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry. If too salty, add a splash of broth or lemon juice. Leftovers can be reheated gently in a skillet with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: beef tenderloin, garlic butter, quick dinner, weeknight meals, steak bites, keto friendly, easy recipes, 30 minute dinner