Description
Tender and flavorful beef tenderloin roasted to perfection in the oven, seasoned with aromatic herbs and garlic. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (2.5 to 3-pound) center-cut beef tenderloin (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Allow the beef tenderloin to come to room temperature for 30–45 minutes.
- Prepare Tenderloin: Pat the tenderloin dry and rub with a mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
- Sear Tenderloin: Sear the beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Roast: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until desired doneness is reached.
- Rest: Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and let rest before slicing.
Notes
- For even cooking, tie the tenderloin with butcher’s twine.
- Serve with horseradish cream, red wine reduction, or garlic herb butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
