Beef Tenderloin with Merlot-Lingonberry Sauce Recipe + Full March 2026 Meal Plan

Here’s the main course you’ve been waiting for: perfectly cooked Beef Tenderloin paired with a rich, fruity Merlot-Lingonberry Sauce.

Beef Tenderloin with Merlot-Lingonberry Sauce (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4 beef tenderloin filets (or 1 whole tenderloin, trimmed & portioned)

• 2 tbsp butter (plus 1 tbsp for sauce)

• 2 fresh thyme sprigs

• 1 fresh rosemary sprig

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt & cracked black pepper

Merlot-Lingonberry Sauce:

• 6 oz lingonberry jam

• 1 tbsp Better Than Beef Bouillon

• 3/4 cup water

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1/4 tsp fresh thyme

Instructions:

Beef Tenderloin:

1. Sous-vide method: Place filets in a vacuum seal bag with butter, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Seal and cook at 135°F for 1–2 hours.

2. Alternative: Marinate filets in same mixture and grill/sear to desired doneness.

3. Remove from bag, pat dry, and quickly sear on a hot grill or skillet.

Merlot-Lingonberry Sauce:

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan until just beginning to brown.

2. Add Better Than Beef Bouillon, lingonberry jam, water, and 1/4 tsp thyme.

3. Simmer until desired syrupy consistency. Taste and adjust jam or water if needed.

Serve: Plate beef filets and drizzle sauce generously over top.

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Next week, we’ll finish the month with decadent Citrus-Kissed Berries with Ginger Mascarpone Whip — the perfect dessert to close your March 2026 menu. Don’t miss it!

Consider March a free sample of the kinds of meals I love to share. Next month, the full menus will be available for purchase so you can enjoy complete, ready-to-cook menus at home.

I hope these tips help you feel more present with your guests this weekend.

Warmly,

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Warmly,

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