Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Photo: flickr user megan.chromik

Ingredients

2 pounds centre-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed (1 kg)

1/4 cup olive oil (60 mL)

2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (10 mL)

2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (10 mL)

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves (10 mL)

2 teaspoons minced garlic (10 mL)

1 tablespoon kosher salt (15 mL

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (15 mL)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Tie the beef with butcher's string and rub with the olive oil.

Combine the rosemary, parsley, thyme and garlic and pat the mixture on the beef.

Season the beef with salt and pepper.

Over high heat sear the beef in a ovenproof skillet, turning to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Place the skillet directly into the oven and roast the beef for 20 to 25 minutes.

Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before removing the string and slicing.

6.0 servings

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 10:08pm

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