How to Make Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish-and-Roasted Garlic Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish-and-Roasted Garlic Crust is a show-stopping dish that is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings. This recipe takes a tender beef tenderloin and elevates it with a flavorful and aromatic crust made from horseradish and roasted garlic. The result is a juicy and tender beef roast with a deliciously robust and savory crust that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head garlic
  • olive oil-flavored cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup prepared horseradish
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (3 pound) beef tenderloin

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves). Coat with cooking spray; wrap in foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins. Mash garlic pulp, horseradish, salt, basil, thyme, and pepper with a fork until blended.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Trim fat from tenderloin; fold under 3 inches of small end. Rub garlic mixture over roast. Place tenderloin on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of tenderloin. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until thermometer registers 145 degrees (medium-rare) to 160 degrees (medium).
  • Place tenderloin on a platter. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.