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The Best Filet of Beef Crostini
Adapted from the brilliant Ina Garten—because some recipes are too good not to make your own. This filet of beef is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Serve it warm and perfectly roasted for dinner, or save the leftovers for fabulous crostinis or the most luxurious roast beef sandwiches you’ve ever had. It’s a culinary chameleon—and trust me, you’ll never tire of it.
Ingredients
  • 1 whole filet of beef tenderloin (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed and tied
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

  • 1½ cups good mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • ¼ cup prepared creamy horseradish
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Beef
Preheat your oven to 275°F and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and brush it generously all over with melted butter. Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons kosher salt and 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper—it may seem like a lot, but trust me, it’s worth it.

Place the beef on the prepared sheet pan and roast for 1 to 1¼ hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130°F for medium-rare.

Step 2: Add the Dijon Touch
At the 40-minute mark, remove the tenderloin from the oven and brush it with 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard. Return to the oven to finish roasting.

Step 3: Rest the Beef
Once done, remove the filet from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. This step locks in all those glorious juices. Discard the foil and let it sit uncovered at room temperature.

Step 4: Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, horseradish, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 5: Slice and Serve
Remove the strings from the tenderloin and slice it into pieces about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Sprinkle lightly with salt for that finishing touch. Arrange the slices on a platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold, with the sauce on the side.

Jonathon’s Tips

Got leftovers? Lucky you! Slice the tenderloin thinly and pile it high on crusty baguette crostinis with a dollop of the mustard horseradish sauce for an elegant party appetizer. Or, layer it into a sandwich with arugula, caramelized onions, and a swipe of Dijon for the best roast beef sandwich you’ll ever taste.

Because honestly, a dish this good deserves to be enjoyed in every way possible. Cheers!