Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (5- to 7-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • Chopped fresh chives
  • Garnish: roasted garlic, fresh rosemary
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; place a wire rack on top.
  2. Place beef on rack. In a small bowl, stir together butter and garlic. Rub mixture all over beef, and sprinkle with salt and peppercorns.
  3. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 135° for medium-rare, 25 to 35 minutes, or desired doneness. Cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and horseradish; top with chives. Serve sauce with beef. Garnish with garlic and rosemary, if desired.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/beef-tenderloin-with-horseradish-sauce-recipe/