Description
A luxurious roast beef tenderloin seared in a skillet and finished in the oven with a rich garlic, rosemary, and thyme butter baste.
Ingredients
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- 3 lb beef tenderloin roast
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the beef tenderloin to room temperature for 60 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the beef on all sides with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme until combined.
- Spread the garlic herb butter evenly over the seared beef tenderloin.
- Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).
- Roast until a meat thermometer reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
- Baste the beef with the melted butter from the pan during the final 5 minutes of roasting.
- Remove from the oven and let the meat rest on a cutting board for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American