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Ultimate Million Dollar Tenderloin Recipe Everyone Loves

Ultimate Million Dollar Tenderloin is an elegant yet easy recipe featuring incredibly tender beef topped with a rich, buttery garlic Parmesan crust that makes any meal feel like a celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole beef tenderloin, about 2 to 3 pounds, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Remove the beef tenderloin from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
  2. Pat the beef dry, rub with olive oil, and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF and prepare a roasting pan.
  4. Place the tenderloin in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Remove the beef from the oven and spread the garlic Parmesan mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Return to the oven and roast until desired doneness is reached.
  8. Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and rest before slicing.
  9. Slice into medallions and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for accuracy and allow the beef to rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.