I posted this last year after I had made it for our Christmas dinner so I wanted to share it today just in case you are still trying to figure out what you are making next weekend for dinner. I will be making this again, It was SO good and you can’t beat it for the price versus the rib eye roast I have made the last several years. The last time I bought a 3 rib roast it was over $400. That’s just too steep this time of year with everything else going on.
I will HAVE to get to the store to get me one before they are all gone. I don’t know what happened with all the time, I know the holidays happen every time at the SAME time and yet I still wasn’t prepared. I think I am all set with gifts, I may need to get one more I have to take a serious look at what I have and who I need to buy for. I also am still waiting for my Christmas cards I ordered to show up so I can get them out.
Tonight (Sat. 12/16) we are having a holiday party with some great friends and family so that will help change my tune. We always have a wonderful time and sing all the Christmas carols we can get to. My good friend SF will be here playing the piano and I love when he comes. After the carols we jump into some other great tunes. Maybe a little Billy Joel, Elton John, ABBA and we even try Queen. After several drinks we sound AMAZING!!!
Herbed Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 5-6 pound beef tenderloin
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoons horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- The day before your going to want to prep the tenderloin. Cut it in half to make two pieces. If you need to you can tuck and tie the tenderloin to make it even in size. I just put my thermometer in the smaller one, pulled that one out and then put the thermometer in the larger one to continue cooking, worked out great for me.
- Season all over with salt and pepper. Leave it uncovered overnight or as long as you possibly can. This is what helps give the tenderloin the great crust.
- Day of - place the beef on the counter about 1-2 hours prior to cooking and leave it on the counter to come to room temperature.
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F
- In a large cast-iron or similar heat over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sear the beef on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. This created a nice golden-brown crust.
- In a small bowl combine the softened butter, garlic, horseradish , mustard and rosemary, mix to combine it all and then slather it all over the tenderloins. Insert a probe thermometer. If using the same skillet, place it in the oven. Or you'll need to transfer them to a baking dish. Roast until desired internal temperature is reached. roughly 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven once cooked and transfer to a cutting board, with a rim or place the cutting board in a sheet pan to collect the juices and to let the beef rest for at least 15-20 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
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