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Christmas Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

An impressive holiday centerpiece featuring tender beef tenderloin filled with a savory breadcrumb and herb stuffing. Perfect for Christmas dinner with guaranteed crowd-pleasing results using simple ingredients and foolproof techniques.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups plain breadcrumbs about 10 oz can
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 4-6 pounds beef tenderloin roast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Roasting pan with wire rack
  • meat thermometer
  • Kitchen twine (butcher's twine)
  • sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, melted butter, and parsley in a bowl to create the stuffing mixture.
  2. Place tenderloin on cutting board. Begin spiral butterflying by making horizontal cuts every inch, leaving 1/2 inch connected on one side.
  3. Continue spiral cutting until meat opens into one flat piece. Gently pound thicker areas to create uniform 3/4-inch thickness.
  4. Spread breadcrumb mixture evenly over flattened meat, leaving a 1-inch border around edges.
  5. Roll tenderloin tightly from one long side, then secure with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
  6. Season outside with salt and pepper. Place seam-side down on wire rack in roasting pan.
  7. Roast for 50-70 minutes, using meat thermometer to check for 140°F (medium-rare) or 155°F (medium).
  8. Remove when roast reaches 5-7°F below target temperature, as it continues cooking while resting.
  9. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Can be stuffed and tied up to 6 hours ahead—cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature 1 hour before cooking. Use reliable meat thermometer to prevent overcooking. Serve with roasted vegetables and potatoes for complete holiday meal.