Garlicky Beef Tenderloin With Orange Horseradish Sauce

Garlicky Beef Tenderloin With Orange Horseradish Sauce

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.

Ingredients

  • beef tenderloin

    trimmed and tied

  • kosher salt
    1 tbsp
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • chopped fresh rosemary
    1 tsp
  • fat garlic clove

    coarsely chopped

    1
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • crème fraîche
    2 c
  • white horseradish
    ¼ c
  • grated zest of half an orange

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Heat oven to 450 degrees. Wipe off as much garlic as possible. (It tends to burn.)

  3. 3

    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.)

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk the crème fraîche, horseradish and orange zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve alongside the tenderloin.

Garlicky Beef Tenderloin With Orange Horseradish Sauce

Garlicky Beef Tenderloin With Orange Horseradish Sauce

553 cal

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About this Recipe

Elevate your next special occasion with a Garlicky Beef Tenderloin, a dish that truly embodies festive elegance and delectable flavor. When you crave a centerpiece that impresses with minimal fuss, this tenderloin, perfectly seared and succulent, promises an unforgettable dining experience.

This recipe works by focusing on the inherent richness of beef tenderloin, enhancing it with a simple yet powerful blend of garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. The magic doesn't stop there; it's expertly paired with a surprisingly easy-to-make Orange Horseradish Sauce that cuts through the beef's richness with a vibrant, creamy tang, creating a beautifully balanced meal.

What you can expect is a truly regal experience for the senses. Imagine a beef tenderloin, seared to a glistening mahogany on the outside, yielding to a tender, juicy, and beefy interior with every slice. The garlicky, herbaceous aroma of rosemary permeates the meat, while the pungent, creamy horseradish sauce, brightened by a hint of orange zest, provides a delightful counterpoint. This naturally gluten-free dish offers a sophisticated taste without overwhelming complexity, making it ideal for home cooks looking to create something truly special.

Customization & Serving

This naturally gluten-free dish offers flexibility in flavor. You can easily adjust the amount of fresh rosemary or garlic to your liking to intensify the aromatic profile. For the Orange Horseradish Sauce, feel free to fine-tune the balance of pungent white horseradish and bright orange zest to match your preferred intensity, making it as mild or as bold as you desire.

Perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving or any celebratory dinner, this Garlicky Beef Tenderloin makes a stunning main course. Serve it as the star of your meal, perhaps alongside roasted root vegetables or a simple green salad, to let its magnificent flavors shine.

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