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Garlic Roasted Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings (serves 10-12 people)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Roasted Beef Tenderloin is a succulent, tender roast perfect for special occasions. It features a flavorful crust of coarse sea salt and black peppercorns, seared to perfection in a cast iron skillet, and finished in the oven for a juicy medium rare center. Enhanced with rich garlic butter and garnished with fresh herbs, it makes an impressive centerpiece for any dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef Tenderloin

  • 4 pounds beef tenderloin (4-5 pounds; each pound serves 2-3 people)

Seasonings and Flavorings

  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (plus whole cloves for roasting if desired)
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Cooking Fats

  • 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, divided (4 tablespoons for roasting, 1/4 cup for browned garlic butter sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tenderloin: Trim the beef tenderloin if it is not already trimmed. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  2. Shape and secure the tenderloin: Cut into two pieces if necessary to fit your skillet. Tuck the long skinny end under itself to create a uniform shape, then tie with kitchen twine to hold the form during cooking.
  3. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for roasting.
  4. Season the meat: Liberally coat all sides of the tenderloin with coarse sea salt and cracked black peppercorns for a flavorful crust.
  5. Sear the tenderloin: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown the tenderloin on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, to develop a rich crust.
  6. Add butter and garlic: Spread 4 tablespoons of butter evenly over the tenderloin’s top and sides. Scatter whole garlic cloves around the meat in the skillet. Optionally, sprinkle one teaspoon of minced garlic on top for extra flavor.
  7. Roast in the oven: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the tenderloin for 25-30 minutes or until an internal temperature of 120-125°F (49-52°C) is reached for medium-rare doneness.
  8. Rest the meat: Remove the roast from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes allowing juices to redistribute and internal temperature to rise to about 130-135°F (54-57°C).
  9. Prepare garlic browned butter: While resting, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and the minced garlic over medium heat, cooking until the butter turns golden brown. Remove from heat.
  10. Slice and serve: Remove twine from the tenderloin and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices. Drizzle generously with the garlic browned butter sauce.
  11. Garnish and present: Optionally, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or preferred fresh herbs on top before serving immediately for a beautiful finish.

Notes

  • Letting the tenderloin come to room temperature ensures even cooking throughout.
  • Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet to easily transition from stovetop searing to oven roasting.
  • Use a meat thermometer to accurately check doneness for perfect medium-rare.
  • Resting the meat is essential to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly based on the size and shape of your tenderloin.

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