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Beef Tenderloin with Herb Butter

Beef Tenderloin with Herb Butter is such a simple recipe to make and so perfect for special occasions. The Beef Tenderloin is perfectly moist and delicious and the addition of compound butter puts it over the top!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Rest Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas dinner, holiday meal
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 981kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 4 - 5 pounds whole beef tenderloin (1814.37 - 2267.96 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1/2 a teaspoon)
  • 16 ounces cremini mushrooms (453.592 grams)

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (113 grams) softened (see note)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Beef Tenderloin

  • Tuck the small end of the beef tenderloin under the end. Tie up the tenderloin in 3-inch intervals with kitchen twine. This will create a uniform thickness for even cooking.
    4 - 5 pounds whole beef tenderloin
  • Rub the tenderloin with the kosher salt. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a rack inside of a roasting pan.
  • Place the tenderloin on the rack with the mushrooms underneath. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes or until it reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare or 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium using an instant-read thermometer.
    16 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the garlic herb butter.

Garlic Herb Butter

  • Using two forks, mix the butter until it appears whipped. Add in the garlic, parsley, and basil. Serve with the cooked beef tenderloin and mushrooms.
    8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Notes

Salted butter will work great in this recipe as well. Just remove the addition of added salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 981kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 1276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 8mg