Beef Tenderloin

By Cyndi645

Ingredients

• 1 beef tenderloin (4-5 pounds,) tied
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces shitake mushrooms
• 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, and brown on all sides.

Toss mushrooms with remaining 2 Tbsp oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms and 3 thyme sprigs to skillet; place in oven. Cook until beef registers 125 degrees for medium rare, 18 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with mushrooms.