Roast Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

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Roast Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce is a classic Western dish, particularly popular in French and American cuisine, featuring a lean cut of beef slow-roasted to perfection and served with a rich, savory sauce made from red wine, shallots, and beef stock. The tenderloin is typically seasoned with herbs like thyme and rosemary, then seared before roasting to develop a flavorful crust.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut and sauce preparation. It provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-600 per serving, depending on portion size and sauce richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 serving (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents a fusion of rustic cooking techniques with elegant presentation, often served at special occasions or in fine dining. Nutritionally, the red wine in the sauce not only adds depth of flavor but also contains antioxidants like resveratrol, which may offer heart-health benefits when consumed in moderation.