Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Asparagus and Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A luxurious beef tenderloin seared to perfection and finished with a garlic-herb butter, paired with crisp-tender roasted asparagus for an elegant dinner. This french-inspired beef ready in about 55 minutes pairs trimmed beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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, trimmed beef tenderloin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil. Sear in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
2. Step 2: Transfer seared beef to a baking sheet, roast in oven for 15-20 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130°F), then let rest 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: While beef rests, toss 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast on a separate sheet for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Mix 2 tbsp softened butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh chives for the sauce.