Description
This Roast Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce features a tender, herb-crusted beef tenderloin roasted to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy horseradish sauce. It's an elegant main course perfect for special occasions or a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Tenderloin
- 4 pound whole beef tenderloin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For the Horseradish Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Horseradish (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325˚F to prepare for roasting the beef tenderloin.
- Season Beef: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this herb mixture evenly over the entire surface of the beef tenderloin.
- Sear the Tenderloin: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and add olive oil once hot. Sear the beef tenderloin on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes each until it develops a golden brown crust.
- Add Butter and Herbs: Add butter, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and garlic to the skillet. Once the butter melts, spoon the melted butter and herbs repeatedly over the tenderloin to enhance flavor.
- Roast the Beef: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the tenderloin for 30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 135˚F to 140˚F is reached for medium-rare doneness.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the tenderloin from the oven, place it on a cutting board, and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Prepare Horseradish Sauce: While the meat rests, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and horseradish in a small bowl. Adjust the amount of horseradish and salt to taste.
- Serve: Slice the rested tenderloin and serve alongside the creamy horseradish sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the beef tenderloin is patted dry before seasoning to achieve a better sear.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately monitor the internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Allowing the meat to rest is crucial for juicy, tender slices.
- Adjust horseradish quantity in the sauce to control the spiciness to your preference.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 495 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg
