Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce
 
Makes 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (5-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Mushroom Sauce (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Rub olive oil on outside of tenderloin.
  3. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub spice mixture on outside of beef tenderloin. Place on prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 135 degrees or desired degree of doneness. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with Mushroom Sauce. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/beef-tenderloin-mushroom-sauce-recipe/