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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tenderloin with Dreamy Béarnaise Sauce

Impress your family or guests with this elegant and easy-to-make tenderloin served with a creamy Béarnaise sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Tenderloin
  • 2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Dreamy Béarnaise Sauce
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and garlic. Rub this or your beef tenderloin.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tenderloin, searing it for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
  3. Once done, remove the tenderloin from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
Making the Béarnaise Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, wine, and shallots. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until reduced by half.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly drizzle in the reduced vinegar mixture while whisking.
  3. Place this bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk in the melted butter until the sauce is rich and creamy. Stir in tarragon, salt, and pepper.
Serving
  1. Slice the tenderloin and serve with the Béarnaise sauce drizzled over or on the side.

Notes

Don't rush the resting time for the meat. You can make the Béarnaise sauce ahead of time and gently reheat it before serving. This dish pairs well with roasted veggies or a fresh salad.