Million Dollar Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe

December 6, 2023 • 0 comments

We love to make this special cut of meat for the holidays because it’s perfect for feeding a large amount of people and doesn’t require a ton of work. With just a little bit of prep, a good skillet and a probe meat thermometer, you’ll have a juicy cut of roast beef tenderloin that’ll make you close your eyes, do a little dance and smile with each bite!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

(4-5 lbs.) Beef Tenderloin Roast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter, salted, softened
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp horseradish, prepared or dijon mustard
1 tsp rosemary, minced or thyme

Directions

The day before cooking:

Season all over with salt and pepper and leave in fridge, uncovered overnight, or at least 10 hours. *not necessary, but helps to give the tenderloin a great crust.

The day of cooking

Season with salt and pepper if you did not do this the day prior. Remove from fridge and set on counter for about 2 hours prior to cooking, to come to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place oil in a large cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Sear the beef tenderloin on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, creating a nice golden-brown crust.
Meanwhile combine the softened butter, garlic, horseradish and herbs in a small dish and mix. Slather the seared tenderloin with the butter mixture and then insert a probe thermometer. If using the skillet, place in preheated oven, or transfer to a baking dish and place in preheated oven. Roast until desired internal temperature is reached, about 20 to 25 minutes. *see notes for temperatures.
Remove tenderloin from oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before slicing into 1" slices.