We ate this delicious tenderloin for Christmas this year instead of doing the traditional turkey or ham. We were so pleased with the result and are planning to make it a new tradition because we all really enjoyed the simple prep and delicious results allowing us to spend our day enjoying each other, and minimizing the time in the kitchen cooking.
Beef Tenderloin
-1 Tbsp vegetable oil
-1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 (3-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied into 2-inch sections
-1/2 tsp sea salt
-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Horseradish Sauce
-3/4 cup sour cream
-1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
-1 Tbsp horseradish, or more, to taste
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp pepper
-1/2 tsp sugar
-1 tsp white wine vinegar
Sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper and allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
While the meat sits out, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
When the hour is over, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
While the oven preheats, combine vegetable oil, rosemary and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle the oil mixture over the meat. Place the tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F, continue roasting until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 130-135 degrees F for medium-rare, about 15-25 minutes, or until desired doneness (about 140-145 for medium, and I wouldn’t recommend cooking the meat any further than that). Let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice and serve with the horseradish sauce.
Looks easy and fantastic. How many lbs. For just 2 people?
I normally plan for 1/2 lb of meat per person, but you will probably need to buy a 3 lb tenderloin. If using anything smaller, you will need to reduce the cooking time and proceed according to temperature.