Roast Beef Tenderloin Horseradish: 10 Tips for Perfection
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Roast beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce is a tender, elegant main course perfect for holidays and special occasions.
- Author: Robert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 3 to 4 lbs whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2–3 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped chives or parsley (for garnish)
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels and trim any silverskin or excess fat.
- Rub the beef with olive oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
- Let the meat rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer to a roasting pan and cook until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Chill the sauce for 10 minutes before serving.
- Slice the beef against the grain, drizzle with horseradish sauce, and garnish with chives or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg