
Added by Kari Holm
Beef tenderloin is the most prized and tender cut, and makes an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Served here with salt-baked baby potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and asparagus. Use a meat thermometer for perfect results.
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Trim the tenderloin of any sinew and membrane.
Rub the fillet generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the fillet on all sides in a hot pan with butter until well browned.
Place the fillet in an ovenproof dish and insert a meat thermometer. Roast at 125°C (255°F). The fillet is rare at 55-60°C (130-140°F), medium at 60-65°C (140-150°F), and well done at 70°C (160°F). Rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Place potatoes on a bed of coarse salt in an ovenproof dish. Brush with oil and roast alongside the meat until tender.
Clean the mushrooms and onion. Cut into wedges and fry in a hot pan with butter. Season with salt and pepper and scatter over chopped fresh thyme before serving.
Peel the asparagus. Boil in lightly salted water for 3-4 minutes depending on thickness.
Slice the meat and arrange on a platter with the mushrooms, onion, and asparagus. Serve with the salt-baked potatoes.
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