Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream

Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream

Serves 4
A great steak needs little more than this easy, classic horseradish cream to make a memorable meal. Serve with roasted potatoes and your favorite green vegetable.

Ingredients

  • 4 beef tenderloin steaks at least 1-inch thick (4 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

HORSERADISH CREAM

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves (leaves removed and chopped, more for garnish)

Optional Ingredients

  • Flaky finishing salt

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for horseradish cream. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed, oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Arrange steaks in pan and sear all over, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Place pan in oven and cook steaks 5 to 7 minutes. Use thermometer to ensure doneness: 130°F for medium-rare and 140°F for medium doneness. Allow steaks to rest 5 minutes.
  5. To serve, smear a couple tablespoons horseradish cream onto each plate. Place steaks atop cream. Garnish with thyme sprigs and sprinkle with finishing salt, if desired.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)
  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 27.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 100.0 mg
  • Sodium: 560.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 2.0 g
  • Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 24.0 g