Pan-Seared Dijon Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic
Elegant tenderloin steaks topped with a rich Dijon mushroom sauce, enhanced by fresh garlic and thyme for a restaurant-quality keto dinner. This french-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks, butter, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil, then add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are golden and garlic is fragrant.
- Step 4: Return steaks to skillet, then add 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup beef broth, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, spooning sauce over steaks until sauce thickens slightly and steaks are coated.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Dijon Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Dijon Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Dijon Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Dijon Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Dijon Beef with Mushrooms and Garlic?
French beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This recipe was a hit with my husband! The dijon and mushrooms were perfect.
- ★★★★☆
Great recipe, but the beef was a bit bland for my taste. Next time I'll add more dijon.
- ★★★★☆
This dish was so flavorful, but I had to adjust the cooking time for my beef cut.
