Are you trying to decide what to serve with beef tenderloin? There are so many incredible side dishes that go well with beef tenderloin that you may not know what to make first! Don’t worry. You can always serve two, three, or even four side dishes with your tasty beef tenderloin meal.
The word “tender” is part of beef tenderloin for a reason. The meat is juicy, succulent, and melts in your mouth when cooked properly.
Did you know that filet mignon steaks are actually cut from beef tenderloin? That is how incredible this section of beef is! No wonder it is so irresistible.
The rich, juicy meat deserves perfect, flavorful side dishes. You may want your tenderloin to be the center of attention at the dinner table, so lighter side dishes can be great. Salads and vegetables add color and nutrition to the meal.
Potato side dishes and warm bread are also fantastic choices to serve with beef tenderloin. We have quite a few of those on this list too!
Take a look at our favorite sides to serve with beef tenderloin and see which one catches your eye. Like we said before, you may want to choose more than just one. A beef tenderloin dinner should be decadent and over the top!
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Beef Tenderloin Side Dishes: 25 Amazing Recipes
Everyone loves beef tenderloin, so we tried to find side dishes that everyone would love too. Casseroles, veggie dishes, and tasty homemade bread all made our list! You are sure to find the answer to the question of what to serve with beef tenderloin here!
1. Roasted Asparagus
A simple roasted asparagus can be the best side dish to serve with beef tenderloin. Our roasted asparagus may just be our favorite veggie to serve with beef tenderloin.
Fresh asparagus spears are tossed in olive oil and salt then roasted on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook the asparagus in the oven alongside your beef tenderloin.
Put the tray into the oven about 20 minutes before the beef tenderloin is finished cooking so the side dish and entree are ready at the same time.
Use lemon juice in place of lime juice to match the flavor of the juicy beef. Add some extra garlic for a more powerful taste.
2. Mashed Potatoes
Perfectly creamy, smooth mashed potatoes are a classic side dish to pair with pork tenderloin. Every fancy steak house serving pork tenderloin will have mashed potatoes right alongside!
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This recipe for creamy mashed potatoes from The Salty Marshmallow may be the best mashed potatoes we have ever had. The potatoes are made in the Instant Pot, so they are very quick to put together.
The cooked potatoes are mixed with butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and pepper. They are creamy and rich. Be sure to beat the potatoes until they are very smooth.
Of course, if you are a person who loves chunkier potatoes, simply stop mashing when they look good to you!
3. Green Beans
You can’t go wrong with beef tenderloin and perfectly cooked green beans! This recipe from Mom on Time Out for green beans is one of our favorites. It is delicious, easy, and has a secret ingredient that adds a whole lot of flavor.
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What is that secret ingredient? Bacon! The fresh green beans are cooked with salty, tasty bacon. The flavor of the bacon goes well with the tenderloin meat.
The green bean dish is also simmered with chicken broth which adds a whole new taste to the meal. Grab a bunch of fresh green beans and start your oven to cook the perfect beef tenderloin dinner.
4. Broccoli Gratin
Once you make this recipe for broccoli gratin from Kalyn’s Kitchen, you will never want to eat broccoli any other way. This cheesy side dish is incredibly flavorful and something everyone in your family will love.
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Fresh broccoli florets are mixed with Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, black pepper, green onions, and parmesan cheese. All of these flavors not only taste amazing with broccoli, but they are also delicious with beef tenderloin.
Cook your beef with a mustard glaze to match this yummy side dish even better!
5. Roasted Potatoes
Perfectly roasted potatoes may be the most popular side to serve with beef tenderloin. You really can never go wrong with potato dish recipes.
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These crispy roasted potatoes from Erren’s Kitchen are especially great. They are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.
Potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper are all you need to make these delicious, perfectly roasted potatoes. Use Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes, which tend to roast best.
6. Roasted Butternut Squash
Cinnamon roasted butternut squash is one of our favorite side dishes to make in the winter. It is the perfect cold-weather food and definitely the answer to what to serve with beef tenderloin.
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This simple recipe from Well Plated makes an incredible butternut squash. Peeling the squash is the hardest part, and it can be tough, and the squash gets slippery. Look for pre-cut butternut squash in the produce aisle of the grocery store.
A little cinnamon, fresh rosemary, and black pepper season the squash, maple syrup, and olive oil create a delicious, syrupy sauce. It tastes fantastic next to the hearty beef tenderloin.
7. Brussels Sprouts
Sauteed Brussels sprouts and pork tenderloin are often paired together. The strong flavor of the brussels sprouts holds up well next to the sweet, juicy pork. They really are a perfect pairing!
Our Simple Green Moms easy sauteed brussels sprouts can be ready to serve with your beef tenderloin in about 10 minutes. Let the sprouts cook longer in the pan to get them browned and crispy.
Replace the lime juice in the recipe with balsamic vinegar. This adds more of an Italian taste to the sprouts that is great with pork tenderloin.
8. Mushroom Casserole
The earthy, sweet flavor of mushrooms is incredible next to a nice slice of juicy beef tenderloin. This recipe from Healthy Recipe Blogs is so flavorful that you will definitely want seconds.
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Use baby portobello mushrooms or cremini mushrooms. A mixture of both works well too!
Shredded Gruyere cheese with fresh chopped thyme and parsley bring out the flavors in the mushrooms. Spice spiked fried onions add a rich, sweet flavor to the mushroom casserole. This side dish is sure to be a hit!
9. Yorkshire Pudding
A delicious, tender Yorkshire pudding is a wonderful side dish to serve with beef tenderloin. These small, individual Yorkshire puddings from The Daring Gourmet are perfect for any dinner party or family get-together.
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Yorkshire pudding is like an eggy muffin. They puff as they bake but then sink in the center as they cool. That hollow center is great for holding gravy from your beef tenderloin.
Yorkshire pudding is best when made fresh. Put the small pudding in to bake right before your beef tenderloin is done cooking.
10. Roasted Red Peppers
Roasted red peppers are tender and juicy. The sweet flavor is delicious alongside a juicy beef tenderloin. This recipe from Small Town Woman is easy and very tasty.
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Red bell peppers are roasted in the oven on a sheet tray. The skin of the red pepper will start to blacken. That char adds lots of flavors!
Remove the charred pepper skins and serve the sweet, soft peppers warm or cold. Roasted red peppers are a great side dish and also perfect for a beef tenderloin sandwich.
11. Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms and beef tenderloin are the perfect pairing. Mushrooms are so frequently served with lean-cut beef tenderloin that they should just be considered part of the meat recipe!
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Try these sauteed mushrooms from A Spicy Perspective. The butter and olive oil gives the dish a creamy and rich sauce. Dry sherry adds a lot of complimentary flavors. Use white wine in place of sherry if needed.
Fresh chopped garlic, salt, and pepper finish off the mushrooms. Serve the sauteed mushrooms while hot in a small bowl as a side dish. They are also great when placed right on top of the beef!
12. Mac and Cheese
This baked mac and cheese from the Chunky Chef is one of our all-time favorite side dishes. It is so cheesy and rich that it should be served only on a special occasion.
Make it for your next dinner party along with a perfect, medium-rare beef tenderloin, and everyone will be asking for second helpings!
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The sauce for the mac and cheese is made with gruyere and shredded cheddar cheese. Lots of butter, milk, and heavy cream are mixed in to make the sauce incredibly creamy.
We love baking the mac and cheese in the oven to give it a nice, crispy top. This recipe really is the ideal texture for mac and cheese!
13. Honey Glazed Carrots
We love the mild flavor of these sweet, honey-glazed carrots next to a large platter of tender beef tenderloin. Honey glazed carrots are super easy to make if you follow this recipe from Downshiftology.
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Use baby carrots to save on prep time. You don’t need to peel or chop the carrots. Just toss them in the pot!
The carrots are sauteed in butter then seasoned with cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and parsley. A little salt and pepper makes them taste even more powerful!
14. Spinach Salad
A light spinach salad can be the best side dish to serve next to beef tenderloin. We love our spinach salad which has the perfect balance of sweet fruit and tender veggies.
Baby spinach is topped with sliced strawberries and asparagus spears. We love the crunchy texture the asparagus adds to the salad.
Soft, salty goat cheese goes on next to add an incredible amount of flavor. A sprinkle of chopped almonds and the salad is almost complete!
Our honey red wine dressing is the perfect finishing touch. This side dish only takes a few minutes to make but will taste delicious next to your juicy meat.
15. French Fries
A pile of crispy French fries next to a juicy beef tenderloin sounds like a meal right off a steakhouse restaurant menu. It is a great side dish and a true classic!
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We love this baked potato wedge French fries from Cookie and Kate. You only need a little olive oil and some salt and pepper to make the fries have the perfect taste.
Spread the seasoned French fries on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven alongside your beef tenderloin. Your complete restaurant worth meal will be ready in no time!
16. Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are another classic side dish to serve with beef tenderloin. Sweet potatoes are easy to make but bring a lot of sweet and savory tastes to your meal.
Image Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
This recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron is a great side dish recipe that you will want to use again and again.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then bake them on a sheet tray. You can pop the sweet potatoes in the oven while cooking the beef tenderloin.
The roasted sweet potatoes are seasoned with chili powder, paprika, and cumin. They have a little bite to them, but it is perfect with the sweet, brown sugar taste.
17. Sauteed Kale
Serving beef tenderloin with a healthy vegetable is always a good idea. Kale is one of the most nutritious veggies out there. A simple, tasty sauteed kale side dish like this one from A Couple Cooks is exactly what you need.
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Kale, garlic, and olive oil are sauteed in a large skillet. The kale starts to soften and get soft as it cooks.
Try cooking some chopped bacon in the pan before adding the kale. Crispy bacon adds lots of yummy, salty taste to the vegetable dish.
18. Candied Bacon
Candied bacon is one of the most addictive side dishes on our list. We are warning you now that once you have this candied bacon once, you will want it all the time! Use this recipe from Spend With Pennies for a perfect candied bacon snack.
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Strips of bacon meat are spread on a baking tray. The bacon is sprinkled with a little brown sugar. A touch of black pepper makes the bacon have a nice, subtle spice. It is absolutely delicious next to salty beef tenderloin.
19. Corn Casserole
A soft, sweet corn casserole is a great way to add veggies to a beef tenderloin dinner. The corn is hidden inside a tender cornbread-like batter, so even the pickiest eaters will go crazy for this dish! A Cozy Cook will show you exactly how to make the best corn casserole you have ever had.
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The corn casserole is made with Jiffy cornbread mix. All you need to add is a can of creamed corn, corn kernels, butter, sour cream, and cheese. The melted cheese makes the cornbread even more incredible.
We especially love that the corn casserole cooks in a cast-iron skillet. Any time a dish is cooked and served in the same pan is amazing! Your food styling will be perfect straight out of the oven!
We guarantee that everyone will ask for a second (or third) serving of corn casserole and beef tenderloin.
20. Homemade French Bread
A slice of buttery French bread is a perfect side to pair with beef tenderloin. A loaf of homemade French bread is especially incredible. There is nothing like a warm piece of homemade bread!
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We love this recipe from Modern Honey. It is easy to follow, uses simple ingredients, and works well in a home kitchen. You don’t need a commercial oven to make this tasty bread.
Try slicing the baked bread, then topping it with chopped garlic and butter. Heat the garlic bread slices in a medium-high heat oven until it is golden. Freshly made garlic bread should be eaten right away, which shouldn’t be a problem!
21. Potato Rolls
Soft potato rolls can be a good side dish to serve next to chewy meat. A roll is a very traditional food to serve with beef tenderloin or really any meal.
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Since it is something that is served so often, you really do need a perfect roll recipe. This potato roll recipe from Your Cup of Cake is the best we have ever tried.
Potato flakes are added to the dough. This makes the rolls very dense and moist. They stay fresh for days after baking!
Potato rolls are also a very flexible side dish. Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with some pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds before baking.
A few simple seeds are a nice garnish and add a lot of great flavors to the rolls. Get creative and let us know your favorite way to top potato rolls!
22. French Onion Soup
French onion soup is another steakhouse classic. That is just one reason why we love serving it with beef tenderloin. It is tradition!
Image Source: Pioneer Woman
A big bowl of this French onion Soup from the Pioneer Woman is easy and picture-perfect. Tons of soft, sweet onions fill every bite! Roasting the onions until they are brown is key to a good soup. You want the vegetables to get soft and caramelized. That brown caramel makes the soup nice and sweet!
A good quality beef broth is also essential. Pick a nice gruyere to top the French onion soup, and you will have a dish that is restaurant-quality!
23. Arugula Salad
Arugula salad is one of our favorite side dishes to serve with beef tenderloin in the fall. The spicy, peppery taste of the arugula is delicious when the weather is cold, and you need something to warm you up.
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This arugula salad recipe from Minimalist Baker has it all. Baby arugula leaves, apples, pecans, red onion, and dried cranberries fill up the bowl. The salad has the perfect amount of sweet and salty ingredients. They all go so well with juicy beef tenderloin.
Serve the salad before your beef entree or alongside your meat. Be sure to take the picture as the food styling of this salad is spot on!
24. Roasted Leeks
Roasted leeks are a delicious way to get a nice serving of healthy vegetables on your beef tenderloin plate. Roasted leeks are one of the more underrated roasted vegetables.
Image Source: Where is My Spoon
However, we know once you try this recipe from Where is My Spoon, you will fall in love with leeks.
Long leeks are sliced in half lengthwise. Sweet paprika and smoked paprika give the leeks a rich spice. You may want to consider seasoning your beef tenderloin with paprika as well!
25. Grilled Corn on the Cob
Cooking corn on the grill is a great way to prepare the vegetable. While the corn is roasting over medium heat on the grill, your beef tenderloin can cook right alongside it!
Image Source: The Ktchn
Use this recipe from The Ktchn to perfectly cook the corn. Your corn will have a slight char that adds a lot of flavors. Keep this recipe in mind anytime you prepare beef tenderloin in the summer. Corn on the grill is a summertime classic!
Amazing Side Dishes for Beef Tenderloin
All of these tasty recipes are perfect to serve with beef tenderloin. There is a side dish here for every occasion, from potatoes in the winter to sweet corn in the summer. Which will you try first?
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