Description
A luxurious and tender cut of beef, perfectly seasoned and seared to create a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Beef Tenderloin (high-quality, from a trusted butcher)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or Butter
- Fresh herbs (Rosemary and Thyme)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Red Wine or Beef Broth (optional for sauce)
Instructions
- Preparation: Let the beef reach room temperature and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Seasoning: Generously season the tenderloin with salt, cracked black pepper, minced garlic, and herbs.
- Searing: In a skillet over high heat, add olive oil or butter and sear each side of the tenderloin for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and transfer the skillet to the oven, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
- Resting: Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serving: Slice into thick medallions and serve, optionally creating a pan sauce with red wine and beef broth.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer and allow the beef to rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef tenderloin, main course, holiday dinner, family recipe, gourmet cooking