Description
Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin brings elegant dinner magic right to your table, creating a memorable meal that feels restaurant-worthy without complicated techniques. Guests will adore this perfectly seasoned, tender meat that looks impressive but comes together with straightforward kitchen skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 beef tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herb and Seasoning Blend:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Finishing Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the beef tenderloin from refrigeration and allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, ensuring even cooking.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly pat the meat surface completely dry, which helps create a perfect herb crust.
- Mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl to form your herb blend.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the entire tenderloin, massaging it into every surface of the meat.
- Generously press the prepared herb mixture onto the beef, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until it’s extremely hot.
- Carefully place the tenderloin in the skillet, searing each side for 3-4 minutes to develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the skillet with the seared tenderloin into a 425°F preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for a perfect medium-rare result.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the beef rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Slice the tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions, presenting your beautifully herbed roast.
Notes
- Always let the beef rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and better texture.
- Pat the meat completely dry so the herb crust adheres perfectly and creates a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Use fresh herbs for the most vibrant flavor, and press the herb mixture firmly into the meat to create a delicious, flavorful crust.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee your preferred doneness, aiming for 135°F for medium-rare.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 371 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg