Description
Beef tenderloin is a culinary masterpiece that transforms any meal into an unforgettable occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe showcases the rich flavors and tender texture of this premium cut. With a perfect sear and aromatic herbs, you?ll impress your guests with every succulent bite. Whether for a festive gathering or an intimate dinner at home, this beef tenderloin dish will leave everyone savoring each moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Pat beef tenderloin dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme around the beef.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 130?F (54?C) for medium-rare (20-30 minutes).
- Remove from oven, rest the meat, then prepare sauce by adding balsamic vinegar and butter to the skillet, scraping up brown bits.
- Slice tenderloin and drizzle sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg