Classic Beef Tenderloin

Name: Classic Beef Tenderloin
Cuisine: Beef & Lamb
Ingredients: 1 3-pound beef tenderloin roast; 1 Tbsp grapeseed or other high smoke-point oil; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary; 3 garlic cloves, roasted garlic was used for this recipe; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp pepper; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup store-bought or fresh horseradish; 1 Tbsp minced chives; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; convEGGtor®; Skillet - Cast Iron - Pre Seasoned; Rib/Roast Rack - Stainless; EGG Genius Temperature Controller

Cuisine

Beef & Lamb

Indulge in Classic Beef Tenderloin, a recipe that ensures a perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth roast with elegant flavor.

Ingredients

Beef Tenderloin Ingredients

1 3-pound beef tenderloin roast
1 Tbsp grapeseed or other high smoke-point oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
3 garlic cloves, roasted garlic was used for this recipe
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper

Horseradish Cream Sauce Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
½ cup store-bought or fresh horseradish
1 Tbsp minced chives
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Equipment

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Directions

One day before the cook, using the butcher twine, tie the beef tenderloin to make sure it is as uniform in shape as possible
The next day, remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator and let the roast rest at room temperature for at least one hour
Set the Egg for direct cooking without the convEGGtor at 550°F/288°C
Add a Direction Add a Big Green Egg Cast Iron Skillet to the cooking grid
Heat the oil and butter until it shimmers in the skillet
Carefully add the beef tenderloin roast, rotating often, until a golden-brown crust starts to develop on all sides, about 5 minutes total
Remove the cast iron skillet and the roast from the Egg
Add the convEGGtor to set the Egg for indirect cooking at 300°F/149°C
Place the beef tenderloin on the rib rack inside of the roasting pan and place the pan on the cooking grid
Connect the EGG Genius for 300°F Egg temperature and 125°F meat temperature
Roast the tenderloin until the internal temperature reaches your desired temperature, remember that the meat temperature will rise a few degrees while it rests
Combine the thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper
Season the tenderloin liberally on all sides, including the edges, with the seasoning mixture
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight
Disconnect the EGG Genius
Let the tenderloin rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing
Slice and serve with the horseradish cream sauce