{"id":1844636,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/"},"modified":"2023-06-27T09:16:04","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T14:16:04","slug":"cranberry-stuffed-beef-tenderloin","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice lend a satisfying sweet-tart taste to beef tenderloin. Serving plated dishes to guests makes for a pretty presentation.\u2014Carolyn Cope, Allston, Maryland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1796672,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307308,307315,307119,304423,304328,307133,304292,304515,304390,307104,304988,304408,304368,306848,305024,304348,304268,307307,304458,304558,324623,304243,304388,304150,304468,304403],"categories-v2":[310347,310354,310169,308821,308984,310178,308305,308880,308761,310155,308935,308813,308745,309603,308965,309000,259483,310342,308865,308910,309177,309586,308752,309434,308875,308812],"coauthors":[],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin","post_link":"\/recipes\/blue-cheese-mushroom-stuffed-tenderloin\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Blue-Cheese-Mushroom-Stuffed-Tenderloin_EXPS_GBHRBZ18_80547_C06_20_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cranberry Pork Tenderloin","post_link":"\/recipes\/cranberry-pork-tenderloin\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cranberry-Pork-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHD24_29223_JonathanMelendez_05.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cranberry Beef Brisket","post_link":"\/recipes\/cranberry-beef-brisket\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy","post_link":"\/recipes\/beef-roast-with-cranberry-gravy\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beef-Roast-with-Cranberry-Gravy_exps114726_EDSC143234B03_27_7bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Dijon Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/pork-tenderloin-with-raspberry-dijon-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Pork-Tenderloin-with-Raspberry-Dijon-Sauce_exps50876_THHC1997843D09_10_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Stuffed Sirloin Roast","post_link":"\/recipes\/stuffed-sirloin-roast\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps29466_HC58313D49A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/beef-tenderloin-with-balsamic-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps20598_LNT10348D17.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry-Orange Relish ","post_link":"\/recipes\/pork-tenderloin-with-cranberry-orange-relish\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Pork-Tenderloin-with-Cranberry-Orange-Relish-_EXPS_THN16_56273_06B_16_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/pork-tenderloin-with-raspberry-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps33333_HCA1146484D41.jpg"},{"post_title":"Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","post_link":"\/recipes\/stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps3723_C0706C115B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Chops","post_link":"\/recipes\/cranberry-stuffed-pork-chops\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps39263_CFT1194735D44A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cranberry-Apricot Pork Tenderloins","post_link":"\/recipes\/cranberry-apricot-pork-tenderloins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cranberry-Apricot-Pork-Tenderloins_exps29406_BHR2739870B05_15_6bC_RMS-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","post_link":"\/recipes\/mushroom-stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps23339_LT1050737D.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crawfish-Stuffed Pork Tenderloins","post_link":"\/recipes\/crawfish-stuffed-pork-tenderloins\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps21485_C10381D49C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spinach-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","post_link":"\/recipes\/spinach-stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps16826_LT10213C17.jpg"},{"post_title":"Beef Tenderloins with Cranberry Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/beef-tenderloins-with-cranberry-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beef-Tenderloins-with-Cranberry-Sauce_exps63630_HC2847498A10_12_3b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Bacon Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze","post_link":"\/recipes\/bacon-beef-tenderloin-with-cranberry-glaze\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps73092_HC173837B03_04_4b.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Cranberry-Stuffed-Beef-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-stuffed-beef-tenderloin\/","name":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-06-27","prepTime":"PT25M","cookTime":"PT50M","totalTime":"PT01H15M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cranberry-Stuffed-Beef-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice lend a satisfying sweet-tart taste to beef tenderloin. Serving plated dishes to guests makes for a pretty presentation.—Carolyn Cope, Allston, Maryland","recipeIngredient":["1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed","1\/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth","2 shallots, chopped","1 tablespoon butter","1 beef tenderloin roast (4 pounds)","1\/4 teaspoon salt","1\/4 teaspoon pepper","CRANBERRY WINE SAUCE:","2 shallots, chopped","2 tablespoons butter, divided","3\/4 cup cranberry juice","3\/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth","1\/2 cup beef broth","1\/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Preheat oven to 425\u00b0. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, shallots and butter. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1\/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1\/2 in. of bottom; open the roast. Flatten with a meat mallet to 1\/2-in. thickness."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; spread cranberry mixture over meat. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake 40-50 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0; medium, 140\u00b0; medium-well, 145\u00b0). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Meanwhile, saute shallots in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the juice, wine, broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve sauce with beef. If desired, garnish beef with additional fresh thyme sprigs."}],"recipeYield":"12 servings (1 cup sauce)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 271 calories","fatContent":"12g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"74mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"109mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"5g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"33g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":0,"reviewCount":0,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"61545","romance_copy_dek":"Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice lend a satisfying sweet-tart taste to beef tenderloin. Serving plated dishes to guests makes for a pretty presentation.—Carolyn Cope, Allston, Maryland","enhanced_recipe_title":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed","IngredientText":"1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 shallots, chopped","IngredientText":"2 shallots, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon butter","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon butter"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 beef tenderloin roast (4 pounds)","IngredientText":"1 beef tenderloin roast (4 pounds)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"CRANBERRY WINE SAUCE:<\/b>","IngredientText":"CRANBERRY WINE SAUCE:<\/b>"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 shallots, chopped","IngredientText":"2 shallots, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons butter, divided","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons butter, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup cranberry juice","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup cranberry juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup beef broth","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup beef broth"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Cranberry-Stuffed-Beef-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg","RecipeId":61545,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Cranberry-Stuffed-Beef-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Carolyn","Lastname":"Cope","City":"Allston","StateDescription":"Maryland","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":12,"MaximumServingQuantity":12,"Yield":"12 servings (1 cup sauce).","DigitalTitle":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","SubmittedTitle":"Cranberry Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Wine Sauce","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":0,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":25,"CookTimeInMinutes":50,"TotalTimeInMinutes":75,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","OriginalSourceProject":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice lend a satisfying sweet-tart taste to beef tenderloin. Serving plated dishes to guests makes for a pretty presentation.—Carolyn Cope, Allston, Maryland","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 425\u00b0. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, shallots and butter. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1\/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1\/2 in. of bottom; open the roast. Flatten with a meat mallet to 1\/2-in. thickness. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; spread cranberry mixture over meat. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Bake 40-50 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0; medium, 140\u00b0; medium-well, 145\u00b0). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.","SequenceNo":4},{"Direction":" Meanwhile, saute shallots in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the juice, wine, broth and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve sauce with beef. If desired, garnish beef with additional fresh thyme sprigs.","SequenceNo":5}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Dinner Recipes","ID":94754},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Low Carb Dinner Recipes","ID":105224},{"Name":"Low Carb Recipes","ID":105168},{"Name":"Low Fat Dinner Recipes & Main Dishes","ID":105400},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180},{"Name":"Low Sodium Dinner Recipes","ID":105244},{"Name":"Low Sodium Recipes","ID":105188}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Main Dish Recipes","ID":104210},{"Name":"Christmas Recipes","ID":104190},{"Name":"New Year's Dinner Recipes","ID":104486},{"Name":"New Year's Recipes","ID":104474}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Beef Main Dishes","ID":100409},{"Name":"Beef Recipes","ID":100413},{"Name":"Cranberry Recipes","ID":100505},{"Name":"Fresh Cranberry Recipes","ID":101053},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Make-Ahead","ID":304348},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Low-Sodium","ID":305024},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Christmas","ID":304423},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Fall","ID":304390},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"New Year's","ID":304458},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Thanksgiving","ID":304468},{"Name":"Winter","ID":304403},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beef","ID":307308},{"Name":"Beef Tenderloins","ID":307315},{"Name":"Berries","ID":307119},{"Name":"Cranberries","ID":307133},{"Name":"Fruits","ID":307104},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Sauteing","ID":304243},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"4 ounces cooked beef with about 1 tablespoon sauce: 271 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. ","NoOfRatings":0,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Cranberry-Stuffed-Beef-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Cranberry-Stuffed-Beef-Tenderloin_EXPS_TOHCA23_61545_P2_MD_07_29_2b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":0,"RatingCount":0,"RecipeCommentDetails":[]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n