Garlic Butter Beef Tenderloin Bites
A festive garlic butter beef tenderloin bites recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds center-cut beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the beef: Pat beef completely dry and season with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Sear in batches: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear beef in two batches for 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- Make garlic butter: Lower heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Glaze the bites: Return beef and juices to the skillet with Worcestershire. Toss 1 to 2 minutes, until the centers reach 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Rest and finish: Rest 5 minutes, then add lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.