Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Thirty minutes before cooking, bring your center-cut beef tenderloin roast to room temperature. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and choose a large oven-safe skillet.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to your preheated skillet over medium-high heat and carefully place the seasoned beef tenderloin in the skillet. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 2 sprigs each of fresh rosemary and thyme to the skillet. Baste the tenderloin with the aromatic mixture for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, roasting the tenderloin for about 15-20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and tent the beef with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- While the beef rests, prepare your Béarnaise sauce by combining white wine vinegar, dry white wine, shallots, and tarragon in a small saucepan. Simmer until it reduces by half.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks with the vinegar reduction until thick and creamy.
- Slowly drizzle in melted unsalted butter while continuously whisking the yolk mixture to create an emulsified Béarnaise sauce.
- Thinly slice your rested Classic Chateaubriand and arrange it on a serving platter. Drizzle the Béarnaise sauce over the beef or present it in a small bowl for dipping.
Nutrition
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking. Let the beef rest before slicing. Keep the Béarnaise sauce warm to prevent breaking.
