Coffee-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction

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A savory main course where coffee grounds enhance the natural bitterness of beef, balanced by rich red wine and smoked paprika. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beef tenderloin, coarse ground coffee, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lb beef tenderloin dry with paper towels, then rub 2 tbsp coarse ground coffee and 1 tsp smoked paprika evenly over all sides, pressing gently to adhere.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear the beef for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned, using tongs to flip.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the seared beef to a plate, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup red wine and 1/4 cup beef stock, scraping the bottom to release browned bits, and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half and the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and cook for 10 minutes more for medium-rare, or until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C).

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