If your family loves Southern flavors, you’ll find joy in whipping up tenderloin tips—a delicious and versatile cut that shines in recipes like Honey Bourbon Tenderloin Tips. The smoky sweetness of honey paired with rich bourbon creates a mouthwatering glaze that everyone will love. To make this dish, sear the tips in a skillet until they’re beautifully golden, then simmer them in a flavorful sauce made with honey, bourbon, garlic, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Let the aroma fill your kitchen as the sauce thickens into a sticky coating. Serve these tender bites alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy grits, and watch your family dig in with smiles around the table!
Tip : The beef should be marinated for no more than 30 minutes. If you refrigerate after marinating, remove after 30 minutes, drain and pat dry and then leave on your counter for at least another 30 minutes before cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs tenderloin tips or steak bites cut into 1" cubes
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 14-18 whole shiitake or cremini mushrooms quartered
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Marinade
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Asian chili sauce or more to taste
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 tbsp bourbon or whiskey optional
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Mix 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp Asian chili sauce, 2 cloves garlic, grated and 2 tbsp bourbon or whiskey in a small bowl and stir to combine. Cut 1 1/2 lbs tenderloin tips or steak bites into cubes of roughly the same size.
- Add marinade and tenderloin to a small bowl or a plastic resealable bag and message to make sure that beef is fully covered. Refrigerate for a half hour or up to one hour. Remove from refrigerator at least one hour before cooking.
- Quarter 14-18 whole shiitake or cremini mushrooms and set aside until ready to cook.
- When ready to cook tenderloin, remove beef from marinade to a paper towel and pat dry. Reserve marinade.
- Add 1/2 tbsp olive oil to 10" skillet over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tenderloin tips to skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the first side is nicely caramelized.
- Flip the tenderloin to the second side and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the second side is nicely caramelized.
- Remove tenderloin to a plate and heat 1-2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add quartered mushrooms.
- Sauté mushrooms until nicely browned
- Return tenderloin tips to pan, add a coulple of tablespoons of the reserved marinade and toss to combine, sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
