Roasted Beef Tenderloin
From family dinner night to special occasions, savory roasted beef tenderloin is always a winner - a perfect main course for celebrating!!
Ingredients
- 2 lb trimmed beef tenderloin
- 7 Tbsp butter (softened)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine or beef broth
Sauce (optional):
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Begin by mixing together 6 tablespoons of the butter with the garlic and thyme. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425º F.
- Pat tenderloin dry with a paper towel and season all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet (or any oven safe skillet large enough to fit your tenderloin in) over medium high heat with a tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Place tenderloin in skillet and brown on each side for about 1 minute, then remove the pan from the burner.
- Pour wine (or broth) into pan. Spread garlic butter over tenderloin and carefully place in oven (pan will be very hot!). Roast for 20-25 minutes or until temperature taken in center reaches desired doneness. We prefer medium rare in the center so the end pieces will be close to medium. This way, there's something for everyone! I remove it from the oven when it hits the lower range as it will come up a few degrees when resting. See below for temperature guide.
- Remove the tenderloin to a plate, tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. If making the sauce, return the pan with juices to stove. Bring to a boil over medium heat while whisking. Remove from burner and whisk in the heavy cream. Strain if desired (it will look prettier, but taste the same) and serve with your roasted beef tenderloin! Yummy!
Notes
Beef Temperature Guide:
- Rare: 120º-130ºF
- Medium Rare: 130º-135º F
- Medium: 135º-145º F
- Medium Well: 145º-155º F
- Well Done: 155º and up
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
