10/04/2026
Delicious way to enjoy those beef tenderloins you have purchased from GWT BEEF.
Beef Tenderloin Roast
1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast (4 to 4 ½ pounds), trimmed and tied. (See bottom of recipe, for what to do with each end left over.)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Garlic Herb Butter:
6 tablespoons softened butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions:
Remove the beef tenderloin from the fridge and let it come to room temperature prior to cooking, about 1 to 2 hours.
In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, basil, parsley and paprika. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Slice the beef tenderloin in half (leaving a half inch connection on one side makes it easier to fold back together), then trim silver skin (silver skin is a tough thin membrane), smear with 1/4 butter mixture, fold together and tie it up. 4-6 wraps around should be plenty.
Use paper towels to pat any excess moisture from the beef tenderloin, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef tenderloin and brown for a few minutes on all sides, about 10 minutes total, to create a golden brown crust.
Slather the butter herb mixture over the top side of the beef tenderloin, then transfer the entire pan to the oven. If using a probe thermometer, insert the probe before placing the tenderloin in the oven.
Roast the beef tenderloin for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how you like your meat cooked (see temperature tips below).
Remove the beef tenderloin from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes, to allow the juices to redistribute. Then remove the twine and slice into 1-inch thick pieces. If you'd like, serve with horseradish sauce.
Rare – remove at 110°F. Rested temp will be 115 to 118°F. Majority of the center is bright red with a very thin layer of pink on the outer edge.
Medium Rare – remove at 120°F. Rested temp will be 125 to 128°F. Center is red and becomes pinkish towards the outer edges.
Medium – remove at 130°F. Rested temp will be 135 to 138°F. Center is a warm pink and the outer portion is brown.