Susans Beef Tenderloin With Roasted Garlic Recipes

GARLIC HERB BUTTER BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Prepare the tenderloin by trimming the fat. Cut it in half and tie the roast. Bend the tail in at the end of the roast so that it is tied in even thickness.
• Preheat a heavy bottom skillet to medium high heat and add the olive oil. Once the olive oil has reached the smoking point, add the roasts and sear each side for 3-4 minutes or until it is golden brown.
• To make the garlic butter spread: Combine the butter, garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan, heavy bottomed skillet, or baking dish. Spread half of the butter on the roast.
• Roast in the oven until the temperature reaches just under 140 degrees for medium doneness. Remove from the oven and slather the rest of the garlic butter on top and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

SUSAN'S BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel and separate cloves).
• Place on tin foil.
• Drizzle head with olive oil and wrap foil around bulb.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 75 minutes.
• Separate cloves squeeze to extract pulp, discard skins.
• Mix garlic, horseradish, salt, basil, tyme and pepper with fork until blended.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Trim fat from the tenderloin, fold under 3 inches of the small end.
• Rub garlic mixture over entire roast.
• Place roast on broiler pan that is coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until thermometer registers 145 degrees (medium rare) Place tenderloin on a platter, Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Slice and serve 3oz portions.