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BBQ Beef Tenderloin

A simple, elegant dinner that is sure to impress!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8

equipment

ingredients

creamy horseradish
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chives freshly chopped
beef tenderloin
  • 4 to 5- pound beef tenderloin trimmed, cut into two pieces, and tied
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup to 1 cup Head Country Original BBQ Sauce

instructions

  • Allow beef tenderloin to come to room temperature for about 1 hour before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F. 
  • To make the creamy horseradish sauce, add all ingredients for the sauce to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Pat any excess moisture from the beef tenderloin with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and pepper. 
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, place beef tenderloin in the skillet to sear on all sides. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes per side, about 10 minutes total.
  • Remove from heat. Brush with Head Country Original BBQ Sauce all over. 
  • Roast the beef tenderloin in the oven for 15 to 25 minutes total, until it reaches your desired doneness. After the first 10 minutes of cooking, brush the beef tenderloin with another coat of BBQ sauce. Make sure that you use a digital meat thermometer probe to gauge the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat. 
  • Remove from the oven and let the beef tenderloin rest on a cutting board for at least 15 minutes. Slice and serve with creamy horseradish sauce.

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notes

If you prefer to grill your beef tenderloin, grill at 325˚F over indirect heat for about 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 125˚F when a meat thermometer is inserted in the thickest part. Move the meat over to direct heat, and grill over high heat, uncovered, for another 8 to 10 minutes to give the outside a nice char. Remove from the grill when it reaches your desired doneness, turning once throughout cooking. I’ve noted the doneness temperatures above in the notes of the recipe! Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. 

nutrition

Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 6mg
Calories: 737kcal
Cuisine: Holiday
Category: Main Dish