Melt-in-your-mouth delicious and perfect for any special occasion or celebration. Learn how easy it is to make this tender, juicy roast beef tenderloin recipe.
Look for the tapered, thinner end, and tuck it under before tying up the roast. Use kitchen twine to tie the roast firmly, but not too tight. Tie in even, 1-inch intervals. OR, ask your local butcher to do it for you.
Tie your roast
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If you have the time, plan to chill your tenderloin in the refrigerator uncovered overnight.
Chill overnight (optional)
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Season and slather
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Bring to room temperature, season, and slather the outside with softened butter.
Sear
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In a large cast-iron skillet sear, undisturbed, until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes. Repeat on all remaining sides.
Roast
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Preheat oven and transfer the seared beef tenderloin to a roasting pan. Transfer to the oven.
Red wine sauce
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Use the same cast-iron skillet that you used to sear your roast to make the red wine sauce,