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Easy Oven-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Butter Sauce

Juicy oven-roasted beef tenderloin served with a rich garlic butter sauce for an elegant yet easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb beef tenderloin trimmed and tied
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Season beef tenderloin with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Sear tenderloin in a hot oven-safe skillet until browned on all sides.
  4. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until desired doneness is reached.
  5. Rest beef for 15 minutes before slicing.
  6. Prepare garlic butter sauce in skillet and serve over sliced beef.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for best results.