Beef Tenderloin With Garlic Herb Butter

Tender, juicy roast beef tenderloin seared and roasted, then topped with melting garlic herb butter. An elegant Christmas dinner that's simple to make.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Resting 15

Total Time 1 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients

Beef tenderloin:

3 to 4 lb center-cut beef tenderloin trimmed and tied
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Garlic herb butter:

1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick, softened
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Take the tenderloin out of the fridge 45 to 60 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Mix all the garlic herb butter ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Spread 2 tbsp of the herb butter over the top. Move the skillet to the oven and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until the thickest part reads 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare. See the doneness guide in the notes.
Move to a cutting board, top with another 2 tbsp butter, tent with foil and rest 15 minutes. The temperature will rise about 5 degrees.
Remove the string, slice into 1-inch slices and serve with the rest of the garlic herb butter.

Notes

Doneness guide (pull temperature, final temperature after resting): Rare 115°F (46°C) to 120°F (49°C). Medium-rare 125°F (52°C) to 130 to 135°F (54 to 57°C). Medium 135°F (57°C) to 140 to 145°F (60 to 63°C). The USDA recommends beef roasts reach 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest.
Make ahead: Season and tie the tenderloin up to 1 day ahead. Make the butter up to 5 days ahead.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, up to 3 days.
Reheat: Serve leftovers cold in sandwiches, or warm gently at 250°F (120°C) until just warm.
Variations: Add blue cheese or horseradish to the butter, or serve with a red wine or mushroom sauce.

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