Whether it's a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner when you'll want to have leftovers, this easy oven beef tenderloin is perfect.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, tenderloin
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 1023kcal
Ingredients
1whole beef tenderloinabout 5 pounds
Kosher salt
cracked black pepper
2tbspolive oil
½cupbutter1 stick - unsalted, softened
4clovesgarlicminced
2teaspoonshorseradish sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Tie up the tenderloin and season it with salt and pepper as desired.
Place the oil in a large cast-iron skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef tenderloin on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side, creating a brown caramelized crust.
Meanwhile combine the softened butter, garlic, and horseradish together in a small dish.
Spread the seared tenderloin with the butter mixture and then insert a probe thermometer.
If using a cast-iron skillet, place it in the preheated oven, or transfer it to a baking dish and then place it in the preheated oven. Roast until the desired internal temperature is reached, about 20 to 30 minutes. *See notes for temperatures.
Remove the tenderloin from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before slicing it into ¾ inch slices to serve.
Notes
Internal Temperature Rare - 120-129 degrees F Medium Rare - 130-139 degrees F Medium - 140-149 degrees F