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Raw beef tenderloin coated thickly with coarse sea salt, cracked black pepper, minced garlic, and fresh chopped green rosemary.
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Million Dollar Roast Beef Tenderloin

This Million Dollar Roast Beef Tenderloin features a heavily seared, dark brown crust of cracked pepper and sea salt, yielding to a juicy, perfectly medium-rare center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Million Dollar Roast Beef Tenderloin Ingredients
  • 3 lbs center-cut beef tenderloin (1.36kg)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt flakes (15g)
  • 1 tbsp cracked black pepper (15g)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic (12g)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (6g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42g)
  • 1 head whole garlic cloves (approx 30g) separated and peeled
  • 4 sprigs whole fresh rosemary sprigs for roasting

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for achieving a dark brown seared crust.
  • 1 Digital Meat Thermometer Required for a perfect medium-rare center.
  • 1 Rustic Wooden Carving Board Used for resting the meat and catching clear meat juices.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the beef tenderloin completely dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface evenly with the olive oil.
  2. Generously press the cracked black pepper, coarse sea salt flakes, minced garlic, and chopped fresh rosemary into the meat to form a thick, even coating.
  3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until a dark brown crust forms.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Add the butter, whole peeled garlic cloves, and whole fresh rosemary sprigs to the skillet.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
  6. Transfer the beef to a carving board. Let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting into thick slices to reveal a glistening pink and red center.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalProtein: 45gFat: 32gFiber: 1g

Notes

Bring Meat to Room Temperature: Let the tenderloin sit on the counter for 45 minutes before cooking.
Let it Rest: Always rest for at least 15 minutes to keep the meat juices locked inside.
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