Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful Herb Butter Beef Tenderloin that is perfect for special occasions and holiday dinners. This tender and juicy roast is seasoned with a fragrant herb butter mixture and roasted to perfection, making it a show-stopping main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Tenderloin:
- 1 whole beef tenderloin (about 4–5 pounds), trimmed and tied
Herb Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Make Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Rub Herb Butter: Rub the herb butter evenly over the entire surface of the tenderloin.
- Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Roast: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25–35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130°F for medium-rare.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the tenderloin rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the herb butter ahead of time and store it in the fridge.
- Use any leftover herb butter on vegetables or bread.
- Adjust cook time based on desired doneness—135°F for medium, 145°F for medium-well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
