Description
This garlic herb beef tenderloin roast gives your average steak a major (easy) upgrade! It also makes for stunning main for Christmas and the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast (4 to 4 ½ pounds), trimmed and tied
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Step: Remove the beef tenderloin from the fridge and let it come to room temperature prior to cooking, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Step: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Set aside.
- Step: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the beef tenderloin in half, then trim and tie it up (if it hasn’t already been done by the butcher).
- Step: Use paper towels to pat any excess moisture from the beef tenderloin, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Step: Heat the oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef tenderloin and brown for a few minutes on all sides, about 10 minutes total, to create a golden brown crust.
- Step: Slather the butter herb mixture over the top side of the beef tenderloin, then transfer the entire pan to the oven. If using a probe thermometer, insert the probe before placing the tenderloin in the oven. Roast the beef tenderloin for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how you like your meat cooked.
- Step: Remove the beef tenderloin from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes, to allow the juices to redistribute. Then remove the twine and slice into 1-inch thick pieces.
Notes
Serve with homemade horseradish sauce. Use a meat thermometer for precision: Rare (remove at 110°F), Medium Rare (remove at 120°F), or Medium (remove at 130°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 732 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 768 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 181 mg
Keywords: beef tenderloin roast, garlic herb butter, Christmas dinner, holiday main, easy beef roast