Herb Butter Beef Tenderloin Roast
A cozy and elegant herb butter beef tenderloin roast, perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
- Rub the beef tenderloin with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Spread the herb butter mixture evenly over the roast.
- Transfer the roast to the oven and cook for 25–30 minutes, aiming for 130°F (54°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve with pan juices.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and let the roast rest before serving to lock in juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg