Description
A detailed recipe for preparing a perfectly cooked beef tenderloin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef tenderloin (2–3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the beef tenderloin, removing any silver skin and excess fat.
- Season the tenderloin generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let it rest briefly.
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the tenderloin.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme over the mustard.
- Transfer the tenderloin to a roasting pan.
- Pour red wine into the pan, then roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes for medium-rare.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in the pan juices to create a sauce.
- Slice the tenderloin and serve with sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try using garlic confit instead of fresh garlic.
- Pair with seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.
- Consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce for acidity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: tenderloin recipes, beef tenderloin, roast beef, gourmet cooking