Bistro-Style Beef Tenderloin with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Tender beef tenderloin seared to medium-rare perfection and finished with a fragrant herb butter, served with roasted vegetables. This French-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin dry, season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on all sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, sear beef 2-3 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms.
3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to 400°F oven and roast 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F, then remove and let rest 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Melt 3 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until combined and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Slice rested beef, drizzle with herb butter sauce, and serve with roasted vegetables.