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Beef Tenderloin Roast

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. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beed Tenderloin Roast, Beef Tenderloin
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

Beef Tenderloin Roast

  • 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

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 6 tablespoons softened butter
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions

  • Remove the beef tenderloin from the fridge and let it come to room temperature prior to cooking, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Set aside.
    A bowl of herb butter for beef tenderloin
  • 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).
    Tied up beef tenderloin on a table
  • Use paper towels to pat any excess moisture from the beef tenderloin, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
    A plate of beef tenderloins seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 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.
    Searing beef tenderloins in a pan on stovetop
  • 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 (see temperature tips above).
    Oven roasting beef tenderloins with butter mixture
  • 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. If you'd like, serve with horseradish sauce.
    A plate of sliced beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce

Video

Notes

Don't forget to make the homemade horseradish sauce, it pairs beautifully! And there's so many delicious sides you can serve with this tenderloin. A few of my favorites include:

Nutrition

Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 5mg