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Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Our favorite special occasion dinner EVER. ? This mouthwatering, garlic-herb crusted beef tenderloin roasts in under 30 minutes. Every bite is melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious! Serve with roasted potatoes and my super-quick, creamy horseradish sauce. Easier than it looks, and so very elegant for date nights or holiday dinners.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb. beef tenderloin trimmed and tied
  • 2 Tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 Tablespoon prepared horseradish strained
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon rosemary leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For serving, optional:

  • Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
  • Creamy Horseradish Sauce recipe in Notes

Instructions

  • Remove beef tenderloin from refrigerator 1 hour before roasting. Trim and tie the loin (you can also request that your butcher does this for you, when you purchase the loin).

    Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Arrange oven rack in center of oven. Prepare a large baking sheet or roasting pan.

    In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, horseradish, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Using a small fork, mash to combine.

    Using paper towels, pat tenderloin dry. Spread garlic-herb mixture on tenderloin, coating evenly. Transfer to your roasting pan.
  • Roast in a preheated oven for 24-26 min for medium-rare doneness (130-135˚F). Check cooking time chart below, if you prefer your meat cooked to a different doneness.

    Remove from oven and transfer loin to a cutting board. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices, and serve right away.

Notes

For my Creamy Horseradish Sauce: (makes 3/4 cups)
In a medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish, 2 Tbsp. mayo, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives. Cover and refrigerate before serving.
Beef Tenderloin Temperature Chart:
Cook 22-23 minutes for rare (120-125˚F)
Cook 24-26 minutes for medium-rare (130-135˚F)
Cook 28-30 minutes for medium doneness (138-140˚F)
Cook 30-32 minutes for medium-well doneness (140-145˚F)
* Cooking time can vary depending on your oven temperature and thickness of your beef. We recommend checking for desired doneness using a meat thermometer.