Description
A tender beef tenderloin served with a rich and creamy bearnaise sauce that elevates any dinner to a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin roast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the tenderloin to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until desired doneness.
- For the bearnaise sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice until combined.
- Slowly whisk the melted butter into the egg mixture. Stir in tarragon and shallots. Heat gently, stirring, until thickened.
- Slice the beef tenderloin and serve with the bearnaise sauce on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.