Description
Juicy oven-roasted beef tenderloin coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for special occasions, this tender cut is seared for flavor, roasted to perfection, and finished with a savory herb-infused butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Let the beef sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Infuse for 5 minutes, then set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear beef on all sides for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Brush half of the garlic butter over the beef. Transfer skillet to oven.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- Baste with more garlic butter halfway through cooking.
- Remove from oven, brush with remaining butter, tent with foil, and rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm with extra garlic butter drizzled over top.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Letting the meat rest keeps it juicy.
- Sear before roasting to build deep flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: beef tenderloin, garlic butter beef, oven roasted beef, holiday roast, special occasion dinner