The allure of beef tenderloin pulls hard. When properly cooked until the surface is seared to a glistening mahogany and the center is tender and running with beefy juices, it is one of the most regal, festive and delectable things a cook can serve. As a finishing touch, serve the meat with a pungent, creamy horseradish sauce that is shockingly easy to prepare.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the tenderloin all over with the salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic. Cover the meat and refrigerate for at least two hours and preferably overnight. Let it come to room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Wipe off as much garlic as possible. (It tends to burn.)
- In a large, ovenproof skillet over high heat, heat the oil. Add the meat and thoroughly brown all over, 4 to 5 minutes per side. (If your skillet isn't large enough, cut the meat in half.)
- Place the skillet on the oven's middle rack and roast until an instant-read thermometer shows 120 degrees (for rare), 10 to 20 minutes. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- In a small bowl, whisk the crème fraîche, horseradish and orange zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve alongside the tenderloin.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 563 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Rachael
[email protected]Great recipe! Easy to follow and the results were fantastic. Will definitely make it again.
Luke Knapp
[email protected]Just made this dish and it turned out amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it!
Umar Rehman Shah
[email protected]This garlicky beef tenderloin with orange horseradish sauce was an absolute delight! The beef was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, and the sauce was a perfect complement, with a tangy and slightly spicy flavor that really enhanced the beef. I