Garlic Herb Beef Tenderloin Steak
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Beef tenderloin is known as the most tender cut of steak. This easy recipe for Garlic Herb Beef Tenderloin Steak is very simple and it is so delicious!
If you are looking for more easy dinner ideas, be sure to check out my Summer Steak Skillet, Simple Chicken Grilled Kabobs, or my Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin.
Learn how to cook beef tenderloin steak with ease. I make my own Easy Garlic Herb Butter that I add on top of simply cooked organic steak for a delicious savory beef tenderloin that is good any night of the week!
I serve these beef tenderloin steaks with asparagus and my Simple French Baguettes, and I also add the Garlic Herb Butter on those as well! You can serve this organic steak with any side you like, my Roasted Rosemary Potatoes would also be delicious with this organic steak recipe!
I created this recipe with my friends at Organic Prairie to share how to cook beef tenderloin. Their Beef Tenderloin Steaks are seriously amazing! If you have been timid about how to cook beef tenderloin, then try out this simple recipe and I’m sure you will love it!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy Dinner: If you have been timid about beef tenderloin before, then I'm here to teach you how to cook beef tenderloin. This cut of meat is insanely tender, melt in your mouth delicious and it's really easy to prepare.
Organic Steak: I'm using Organic Prairie Beef Tenderloin Steaks which are all USA born raised and processed. I really encourage you to shop from Organic Prairie as they are one of the only organic companies that is completely farmer owned. That means, US farmers are raising organic cattle and getting paid fair wages for their work.
Garlic & Herb: I use my Garlic Herb Butter in this recipe to give this beef tenderloin a little bit of flavor. Using a herb butter is a really simple way to add flavor to meat. Plus, you can use extra on veggies and bread as well.
Ingredients & Health Benefits
- Beef Tenderloin Steaks: I use Organic Prairie Organic Beef Tenderloin Steaks, which are a favorite of mine. These literally melt in your mouth! Their pasture raised organic beef also has more omega-3s and nutrients than conventional beef.
- Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter, but you can use your favorite.
- Garlic: You can use organic garlic cloves or minced garlic, either works. Garlic is antibacterial and anti inflammatory.
- Dried Thyme: I use organic dried thyme in herb butter for flavor. This herb has immune boosting properties and it can support healthy skin!
- Fresh Chives: I use organic fresh chives in the garlic herb butter. Chives have potassium, vitamin C, K, and more.
- EVOO: Organic extra virgin olive oil is a healthy fat that is anti inflammatory.
- Salt and Pepper: Needed for flavor.
- Asparagus: Organic asparagus is great for digestion and it has antioxidants, vitamin K, and more!
- Baguettes: I love serving this easy dinner with Organic French Baguettes! Totally optional, but you can also serve with rice, quinoa, or salad too.
Tools Needed
- Cast Iron Skillet: It's best to cook organic steak in a cast iron skillet as they get very hot, so you get that perfect sear.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
To make the butter: In a small bowl, add the butter, chives, thyme, and garlic. Stir to combine completely. Set aside.
Step 2
Allow steaks to come to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 3
In a large cast iron skillet, add the olive oil to coat the pan. Put over high heat.
Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steaks. Add the steaks to the cast iron and sear each side for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer to the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, cook until desired doneness and depending on the thickness of the tenderloins. Internal temperature should be about 130°F to 140°F for medium rare, which is how I cooked these.
Step 5
While the steaks are in the oven, add 1 tablespoon of the herb butter into a large skillet. Add the asparagus and cook over medium/high heat, until asparagus is al dente. Remove from heat.
Step 6
When the steaks are done cooking, remove from the oven. Add a pad of the herb butter on top of each one and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with asparagus and bread, use the extra herb butter for bread!
FAQ's
Yes, you can use another cut of beef and use this same method. This recipe would also work well with New York Strip or Filet Mignon.
It's important to allow steaks to come to room temperature before cooking because it allows the steak to cook more evenly, which will result in a more tender and juicy steak.
It's best to let steak rest after cooking for the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. If you cut into it too soon, the juices can run out and this can result in a steak.
I love serving this with asparagus and bread for a simple dinner. But, you could also serve this with salad like my Simple Green Salad, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, or Bone Broth Mashed Potatoes.
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Garlic Herb Beef Tenderloin Steak
Equipment
Ingredients
- 57 grams salted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 Organic Prairie Beef Tenderloin Steaks
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 Simple French Baguette
Instructions
- To make the butter: In a small bowl, add the butter, chives, thyme, and garlic. Stir to combine completely. Set aside.
- Allow steaks to come to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large cast iron skillet, add the olive oil to coat the pan. Put over high heat.
- Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steaks. Add the steaks to the cast iron and sear each side for 2 minutes.
- Transfer to the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, cook until desired doneness and depending on the thickness of the tenderloins. Internal temperature should be about 130°F to 140°F for medium rare, which is how I cooked these.
- While the steaks are in the oven, add 1 tablespoon of the herb butter into a large skillet. Add the asparagus and cook over medium/high heat, until asparagus is al dente. Remove from heat.
- When the steaks are done cooking, remove from the oven. Add a pad of the herb butter on top of each one and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with asparagus and bread, use the extra herb butter for bread!
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