Name: Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4–5 lb whole beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied; 3 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp black pepper, freshly ground; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves; 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp lemon zest; 3 tbsp high smoke-point oil (grapeseed or avocado); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups beef stock; 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed (for sauce); Fresh herbs for garnish

Medium-Rare Full Recipes

Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Elegant whole tenderloin with herb crust, perfectly pink edge-to-edge - ideal for Christmas or New Year's dinner

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Medium-Rare recipe ideas

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