Dinner for 13
Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin
A whole beef tenderloin is seared, roasted with herbs and butter, then rested before slicing.
Typical price
$11.43for 4 servings
$2.86 per serving$11.43 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 13servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 5 lb | $34.95Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $37.14 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 lb peeled beef tenderloin
- kosher salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 sprigs single fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs single fresh rosemary
- 6 cloves garlic (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and pat the tenderloin dry.
- Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the tenderloin on all sides for 8 minutes.
- Add the butter, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Roast the skillet for 20 to 25 minutes, basting once, until the thickest part reaches 145 F.
- Rest the tenderloin on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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