Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Butter

Tender beef tenderloin seared to medium-rare and finished with a rich blue cheese butter sauce, a luxurious keto dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Beef

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Beef tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 ounce Blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives

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.