"The best, juicy roast Beef Tenderloin slathered with garlic butter that melts in your mouth with every bite! Even better when served with a rich and rustic, easy to make red wine sauce (or jus)...."
INGREDIENTS
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5-6 pounds (2.5-3 kg) beef tenderloin, (trimmed)
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3 teaspoons coarse salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
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2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, (divided)
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4 large cloves garlic, (minced)
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard ((optional))
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2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
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1 onion (or brown shallots) (finely chopped)
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1 1/2 cups (375 ml) dry red wine ((Merlot or Pinot Noir))
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2 cups (500 ml) beef stock or broth
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1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt