Alright, alright, let’s talk about what to eat with that fancy beef tenderloin. You know, that long piece of meat, the good stuff. People always fussin’ over it, so you gotta have good things to go with it, right?
Sides, you know, the stuff around the meat
First off, you gotta have some green beans. But not just any green beans, mind you. Get the ones with them little crunchy nut pieces on top, pecans I think they call ‘em. Toasted pecans, yeah, that’s it. Makes ‘em taste all fancy-like. And then them little onions, the pearl onions, in a creamy sauce. Oh, and don’t forget mashed potatoes! But not just any mashed potatoes, the southern kind with that crispy cheese on top, Parmesan, they call it. Real good stuff, fills ya up nice.
- Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
- Creamed Pearl Onions
- Southern Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Crust
Them are the basics, ya know? But you can always add some extra stuff if you’re feelin’ fancy. Like that horseradish cream, the whippy kind. Or that pepper sauce, the “oh-pwa-vruh” or somethin’ like that, it’s French I think. Real spicy, but good.
More stuff to fill your belly
Now, if you want somethin’ a little different, you can try them sweet potatoes. But not just plain sweet potatoes, the ones with that cider glaze. And them butternut squash things, they’re kinda like pumpkins, but not really. Cook ‘em together, all tender and sweet, goes real good with the beef.
Speaking of potatoes, plain mashed ones are always a good bet. Specially with garlic mashed in. Comfort food, that’s what it is. Always a good choice when you don’t know what else to make.
And don’t forget some greens! Not just green beans, I mean, like them asparagus things. Just roast ‘em up in the oven, real simple, and they taste real good. Healthy too, I guess.
Some other things what folks like
Some folks like a mushroom sauce on their beef, I ain’t a big fan, but some folks are. And mashed sweet potatoes are another choice, if you don’t like the white ones. And a plain old green salad, just lettuce and stuff, that’s always good too. Helps ya digest all that heavy food, I reckon.
So there you have it, plenty of things to serve with that beef tender thingy. Don’t gotta be complicated, just gotta be good and fillin’. You know, the kinda food that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel good all over. And don’t forget plenty of gravy, you can never have enough gravy, I always say. It just makes everything better. And maybe some rolls too, for sopping up all that good juice.
The important thing is, you don’t want nobody goin’ home hungry. That’s the worst thing that can happen. So make sure you got plenty of food, plenty of choices, and everybody will be happy. And if you ain’t sure, just ask ‘em! Folks always like bein’ asked what they want to eat. Makes ‘em feel special.
And don’t forget the dessert! But that’s a whole ‘nother story. We’re just talkin’ ‘bout the beef and the sides today, so don’t get ahead of yourself. Beef tenderloin, that’s the star of the show. But it needs its friends, the sides, to make it a real meal. So choose wisely and make sure everybody’s got somethin’ they like.
So there ya go, all you need to know about fixin’ up a good meal with that beef thing. Now go on and get cookin’! And don’t forget to put some love into it, that’s the most important ingredient of all, ya know.