Description
A tender and juicy beef tenderloin perfectly complemented by caramelized onions and a zesty horseradish sauce, making it an impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef tenderloin (about 2–3 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering and measuring them out (5 minutes).
- Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper (5 minutes).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until golden brown (8 minutes).
- Remove the beef from the skillet and let it rest on a plate (2 minutes).
- Caramelize the onions in the same skillet with butter, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (15 minutes).
- Add beef broth to the caramelized onions and stir to combine (5 minutes).
- Return the beef tenderloin to the skillet, nestling it into the onion mixture, and roast in the oven until desired doneness (20-25 minutes).
- Let the beef rest before slicing it (10 minutes).
- Serve with horseradish sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For added flavor, consider letting the beef rest at room temperature before cooking. Adjust seasoning gradually and taste as you go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg