Blackened Beef Tenderloin
Melt in your mouth Blackened Beef Tenderloin is easy to make in the oven with a simple, flavorful rub. It's an impressive meal anytime of the year, but perfect for the holiday season!
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Ingredients
Blackened Beef Tenderloin
- 3 lb beef tenderloin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
Horseradish Butter
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Instructions
Blackened Beef Tenderloin
- Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Use kitchen string to tie the roast every 1 inch.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme and oregano.
- Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the beef tenderloin and rub into the meat.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan on the stove over high heat.
- Add the beef tenderloin to the skillet or grill pan and sear on all sides, app. 1 minute per side.
- Transfer the tenderloin to a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and place in the oven for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 130°F for medium rare.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Horseradish Butter
- Before starting the beef tenderloin recipe or while it’s roasting in the oven, prepare the horseradish butter.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, horseradish, chives, lemon zest and garlic.
- Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Serve the butter on top of the warm beef tenderloin.
Notes
- Beef Tenderloin
- When preparing a beef tenderloin, make sure to prepare 1/2 lb per person you're serving.
- Horseradish Butter
- If you don’t have salted butter, add ¼ tsp salt to the recipe.
- The butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 701kcal (35%)Carbohydrates 2g (1%)Protein 42g (84%)Fat 57g (88%)Saturated Fat 25g (125%)Cholesterol 179mg (60%)Sodium 966mg (40%)Potassium 735mg (21%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 1g (1%)Vitamin A 987mg (20%)Vitamin C 2mg (2%)Calcium 26mg (3%)Iron 6mg (33%)
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