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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Angelo Gazidede
a_g@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Yousaf Sakhizadah X
x.y@hotmail.frI made this dish for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Thanos Sucks
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menna saad
s-m@gmail.comI've made this dish for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
noman ahmed
a-noman68@aol.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great way to impress your guests.
Faith Tucker
ftucker31@gmail.comI love the way the orange horseradish sauce complements the beef. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
Ed Chikay
chikay38@yahoo.comThis dish is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Sakshyam KC
s_k@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.
Richie Rich
r_rich@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lomi Shet
l-s@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Malak Muhammad
malak-m38@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Thembalihle Zameko
z@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beef is savory and the orange horseradish sauce is sweet and tangy.
Khondokar Shihab
khondokar-shihab@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Gun Smoke
gun-s73@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful the beef was.
Arif Hosain
harif@aol.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly and the orange horseradish sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.