Garlic-Thyme Beef Tenderloin with Pan Sauce

Name: Garlic-Thyme Beef Tenderloin with Pan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Beef tenderloin; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 4 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Fresh thyme; 3 tbsp Butter; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper

A succulent beef tenderloin seared to perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic-thyme butter sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Beef

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Beef tenderloin
1 tbsp Olive oil
4 cloves, minced Garlic
1 tbsp Fresh thyme
3 tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear beef on all sides for 3 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme to skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer skillet to oven and roast 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
Step 4: Remove beef from skillet, transfer to cutting board, and rest 10 minutes. Add 3 tbsp butter to skillet, swirl until melted, and pour over resting beef.