Description
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with this Pineapple Baked Beef Tenderloin Recipe. The tender beef is enveloped in a luscious glaze made from pineapple juice and honey, creating an irresistible dish that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an impressive centerpiece for any meal. Paired beautifully with fresh vegetables or fluffy rice, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees to leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed
- Salt & pepper, to season the meat
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
- 1 can pineapple slices, drained (8oz can)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, yellow mustard, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened (15-20 minutes).
- Place trimmed beef tenderloin in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Make incisions on top.
- Brush half of the glaze over the beef; insert halved pineapple slices into the incisions.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (25-30 minutes). Increase heat to 400°F, apply remaining glaze, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg