best beef tenderloin

A gourmet choice, just as good as a Prime Rib with a garlic herb crust! Our beef tenderloin recipe is perfect for Christmas, New Years or to simply spoil yourself with an indulgent weekend dinner! Worth every penny when perfectly roasted to your desired preference.

Ingredients
TENDERLOIN:

• 5-6 pounds (2.5-3 kg) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 3 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

RED WINE SAUCE:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 onion (or brown shallots) finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dry red wine (Merlot or Pinot Noir)
• 2 cups (500 ml) beef stock or broth
• 1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. BEEF TENDERLOIN
2. Slice tenderloin in half crosswise to create 2 smaller roasts. If roast is untied, fold ends up against the centre/thicker part of each roast and tie with kitchen twine spaced about 1-inch apart. Make sure each halve is even in thickness.
3. Chill in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 12 hours (if time allows).
4. Let beef stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before roasting.
5. Arrange oven rack to the middle of your oven and preheat to 430°F (220°C).
6. Season each beef tenderloin roast all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
7. Sear roasts on all four sides for about 3 minutes each side (about 12 minutes total), turning with tongs until well browned.
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