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Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce & Garlic Green Beans

This Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce and Garlic Green Beans is a simple yet elegant dinner that feels special but comes together easily on a weeknight. Tender pork is seared until golden and finished with a silky garlic Dijon sauce made with fresh thyme, lemon, and a touch of Worcestershire for depth. Served alongside savory garlic green beans, this meal is comforting, flavorful, and balanced.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pork Tenderloin
  • 1 pork tenderloin about 1–1.25 lbs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Dijon Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
Garlic Green Beans
  • 12 oz fresh green beans trimmed
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pork Tenderloin
  1. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and generously season all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  3. Add the pork tenderloin and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, rotating to brown all sides evenly.
  4. Continue cooking and turning occasionally until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Make the Creamy Dijon Garlic Sauce
  1. In the same pan used for the pork, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
  3. Stir in the half and half, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and thyme.
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup to balance the acidity.
Cook the Garlic Green Beans
  1. In a large sauté pan, add the green beans, vegetable broth, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are bright green and tender-crisp and the garlic is fragrant.
Serve
  1. Slice the rested pork tenderloin into medallions.
  2. Spoon the creamy Dijon garlic sauce over the pork.
  3. Serve alongside the garlic green beans.