Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Butter

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Tender beef tenderloin seared to medium-rare and finished with a rich blue cheese butter sauce, a luxurious keto dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe (low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Beef tenderloin, Avocado oil, Salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 pound beef tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Sear beef for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Transfer beef to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: While beef rests, melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over low heat. Add 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese and stir until melted. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives.

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