Description
This Simple Beef Tenderloin recipe yields a perfectly roasted, juicy, and flavorful main dish, enhanced with a garlic herb butter rub and served with a rich garlic butter sauce. Ideal for special occasions or a refined family dinner, this oven-roasted beef tenderloin is tender, aromatic, and beautifully seared.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Tenderloin
- 3 pound beef tenderloin (trimmed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano (dried)
- 2 teaspoons rosemary (dried)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (coarsely ground)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- ½ teaspoon parsley (dried)
- ½ teaspoon oregano (dried)
- ½ teaspoon rosemary (dried)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475ºF to get ready for roasting the tenderloin.
- Prepare the Tenderloin: Tie the beef tenderloin with kitchen twine to ensure it has an even thickness throughout, promoting even cooking.
- Make Herb Butter Rub: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, then spread this mixture evenly all over the beef tenderloin.
- Arrange for Roasting: Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on the sheet. Set the buttered tenderloin on top of the wire rack.
- Initial Roast: Roast the beef in the preheated oven for 10 minutes at 475ºF to sear the outside.
- Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 450ºF and keep roasting the tenderloin until the internal temperature reaches 5-10ºF below your desired doneness (around 135ºF for medium-rare or 145ºF for medium). This will take approximately 25-35 more minutes depending on the size.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the tenderloin from the oven and rest it for 15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and the internal temperature to rise slightly.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: While the tenderloin rests, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté the crushed garlic and herbs for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, then remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
- Serve: Slice the beef tenderloin and serve it alongside the flavorful garlic butter sauce for a delicious finish.
Notes
- A 2 to 4 pound beef tenderloin works well; adjust cooking time for size variations.
- Dried herbs are used here but fresh herbs can substitute by doubling dry amounts except oregano.
- Use unsalted butter to control seasoning, but salted butter may be used if preferred.
- Butter may cause smoke in the oven due to its low smoke point; use oven fan or substitute olive oil to reduce smoke (flavor will slightly change).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
