Description
This Roast Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish sauce is a perfectly seasoned and succulent main course featuring a herb-crusted beef tenderloin roasted to tender perfection and served with a spicy sour cream horseradish sauce.
Ingredients
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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
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.
- Prepare Herb Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Coat the entire beef tenderloin evenly with this herb mixture.
- Sear Tenderloin: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and then the herb-coated tenderloin. Sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until a golden brown crust forms.
- Add Butter and Herbs: Add butter, fresh rosemary sprigs, and fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet. Melt the butter and spoon it continuously over the tenderloin to infuse flavor.
- Roast Tenderloin: Transfer the skillet with the tenderloin into the preheated oven, roasting for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135˚F to 140˚F for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- Rest Tenderloin: Remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Make Horseradish Sauce: While the tenderloin rests, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and horseradish in a bowl. Adjust the amount of horseradish to taste for desired spiciness.
- Serve: Slice the rested tenderloin into desired portions and serve alongside the prepared horseradish sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature accurately.
- Adjust the horseradish quantity in the sauce based on your preference for heat.
- Letting the meat rest is crucial to keep it juicy and tender.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce option.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, increase the quantity of dried herbs slightly for flavor intensity.
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
