Roasted Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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   Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.

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   Meanwhile, pat the beef dry with paper towels.

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   (If one end of the beef is noticeably thinner than the other, tuck the thinner end underneath and tie where you tucked with butchers twine.

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   This will help it cook more evenly.)

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   Using your hands, rub the tenderloin all over with the oil, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and rub until evenly coated; set aside.

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   Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat until just starting to smoke.

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   Place the beef in the pan and sear, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 10 minutes.

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   Transfer to a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set aside until the surface of the beef is no longer hot, about 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, make the butter mixture.

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    Place the butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme in a medium bowl and smash with the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula until evenly combined.

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    When the beef is ready, evenly rub the butter mixture on the top and sides of the tenderloin.

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    Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the beef registers 120 degrees F to 125 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F to 135 degrees F for medium rare, about 25 to 35 minutes.

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    Transfer the beef to a cutting board and tent it loosely with foil.

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    Let it rest at least 20 minutes before slicing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.