Description
A straightforward recipe for a tender and flavorful beef tenderloin, perfect for special occasions or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3-pound beef tenderloin (trimmed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (coarsely ground)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, softened butter, parsley, oregano, and rosemary to create a rich, flavorful paste.
- Generously coat the beef with the herb-butter mixture.
- Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan and roast for about 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, adding crushed garlic, parsley, oregano, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to prepare the butter sauce.
- Once the beef reaches the desired temperature, let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice the tenderloin against the grain into thick medallions and drizzle with the prepared butter sauce before serving.
Notes
Select a quality beef tenderloin for the best flavor and don’t forget to let the meat rest after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg