Delight your loved ones with this Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Tenderloin Roast recipe! It's a family favorite, where the beef is slow-roasted to perfection, then pan-seared for that tantalizing finish. A feast for the eyes and palate, it promises a tender inside and a crisp, browned exterior.
– 2 pound center-cut tenderloin roast chateaubriand, tied – 2 teaspoons sea salt – 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper – ½ teaspoon garlic powder – 2 tablespoons avocado oil – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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– Preheat the oven to 250° F. – In a small dish, mix together the salt, pepper, and garlic. Rub the mixture on top of the beef.
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Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Allow to sit in the refrigerator overnight. If desired, use cooking twine to tie the tenderloin at even intervals.
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– Place the tenderloin on top of the wire rack and roast until the center of the meat reaches 120° F for medium-rare. (About 1 hour.)
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Heat the oil and butter in a heavy skillet to high heat. Add the tenderloin and sear on all sides until brown, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil.
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Allow to rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.