BEEF TENDERLOIN ROAST Recipe | Easy Foolproof Christmas Dinner
In today's recipe, I'm going to show you how to make the best ever beef tenderloin roast. Beef tenderloin is perfect for the holidays, taking center stage on your Christmas dinner table. It's elegant and incredibly tender, making it feel indulgent. But don't worry, this recipe is easy and foolproof.
To start, you'll need some essential kitchen equipment including a 12-inch oven-safe pan, kitchen twine, and an instant-read thermometer. Ask your butcher for a whole beef tenderloin, around four to four and a half pounds. If available, you can also use two two-pound center-cut tenderloins.
Once you have your beef tenderloin, it's important to tie it up with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking. This step is crucial, so don't skip it. Let the beef tenderloin come to room temperature for one to two hours.
While waiting, you can prepare two things: the herb butter mixture and the homemade horseradish sauce. The herb butter adds incredible flavor to the roast, and the horseradish sauce complements it perfectly.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Pat the tenderloin dry and season it with kosher salt and black pepper. Sear the meat in a hot pan until a golden brown crust forms on all sides. Then, spoon the herb butter mixture on top.
If you have a probe thermometer, insert it and transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the desired temperature is reached. Rest the beef tenderloin for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice the roast into one-inch thick pieces and serve with your favorite sides.
This beef tenderloin roast is a show-stopping main course for any holiday celebration. Its tender texture and delicious flavors will impress your guests. Don't forget to try it with the homemade horseradish sauce for an extra kick of flavor. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 4 to 4.5 pounds of beef tenderloin
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons of softened butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- Fresh sprigs of rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Half a cup of sour cream
- 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- Quarter teaspoon of kosher salt
- Avocado oil
Cooking steps:
- Tie up the beef tenderloin with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking.
- Let the beef tenderloin come to room temperature.
- Prepare the herb butter mixture by combining softened butter, minced garlic cloves, finely chopped rosemary, and thyme.
- Make the homemade horseradish sauce by combining sour cream, horseradish, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry, season with salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the beef tenderloin in a hot pan until a golden brown crust forms on all sides.
- Spoon the herb butter mixture on top of the tenderloin.
- Cook the beef tenderloin in the oven until the desired temperature is reached.
- Let the beef tenderloin rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Slice the beef tenderloin into one-inch thick pieces.
- Serve with homemade horseradish sauce and enjoy!
