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This beef tenderloin roast will be the star of your holiday dinner table! The meat is coated in a delicious garlic herb butter and cooked until perfectly tender with a medium-rare pink color. It’s so flavorful and satisfying, making it a crowd favorite at any gathering.

There are plenty of dishes that pair well with beef tenderloin. You can choose from mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, roasted vegetables, honey-glazed carrots, french fries, or green beans. Be prepared to receive a ton of compliments when you make Downshiftology‘s foolproof recipe at home.

Beef Tenderloin Roast Ingredients

1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast about 4 to 4 1.2 pounds (trimmed and tied)
2 teaspoons of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons of avocado oil

For the garlic herb butter:

6 tablespoons of softened butter
6 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon of freshly chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves

How to Make Beef Tenderloin Roast

Step 1:

Let the beef tenderloin come to room temperature before cooking. This will take about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2:

In a small bowl, add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Mix until well combined then set aside.

Step 3:

Preheat your oven to 425F. Cut the beef tenderloin in half, then trim and tie it up.

Step 4:

Remove any excess moisture from the meat by patting it with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 5:

Add oil in a large cast-iron pan and place over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add beef tenderloin and cook for a few minutes until browned on all sides. This will take about 10 minutes in total.

Beef Tenderloin Roast Ingredients — Image by Downshiftology via YouTube

Step 6:

Spread the butter herb mixture over the top side of the meat, then place the entire pan in the oven. If using a probe thermometer, insert it into the beef tenderloin before placing it in the oven. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness.