Perfect Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh rosemary
• ¼ cup finely minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
• ½ peeled small diced shallot
• 1 finely minced garlic clove
• ½ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 2- pound center-cut beef tenderloins
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• Sautéed Mushrooms

Instructions

1. Herb and Garlic Sauce: Add all the ingredients together in a medium-size bowl until combined. Set it aside.
2. Beef: Coat the beef tenderloin on all sides with about a ¼ cup of the herb and garlic sauce. Also, season the beef on all sides with salt and pepper.
3. Next, add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large sauté pan or rondeau pot over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke.
4. Place in the beef tenderloins, immediately turn the heat down to medium-high, add in the butter and cook for 2 to 2 ½ minutes on each side until very well browned.
5. Transfer the pan or pot to the oven and roast at 275° for 20 to 25 minutes or until it has reached a 120° to 125 internal temperature.
6. Remove the beef from the pan and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Add on additional herb and garlic sauce, slice and serve. See notes about leftover sauce.