Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef gets dressed up in a bold, zesty horseradish crust that adds just the right amount of holiday sparkle and spice. It’s elegant, impressive, and secretly so simple—perfect for wowing guests without the stress. One bite and you’ll know: this is the kind of centerpiece that makes the whole table go “wow!”
Yield: 5 Servings Calories: 268 Protein: 37g
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)
You'll Need
thermometer
roasting pan
foil
Steps
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves.) Cut top off garlic bulb; brush with olive oil. Wrap in heavy duty foil and bake at 425 degrees until softened, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Lower over setting to 400 degrees.
- Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; stir in the horseradish, salt, basil, thyme, and pepper. Add bread crumbs, then toss to coat. Spread over the top of tenderloin. Place on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan.
- Bake until meat reaches desired doneness, (on average about 45-55 minutes). Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Slice and Enjoy!