
🧈 Savory Garlic Butter Beef Medallions Recipe 🥩
Melt-in-your-mouth tender beef in a rich, herby garlic butter sauce
If you’re craving a restaurant-quality dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make at home, these Savory Garlic Butter Beef Medallions are just what you need. With juicy, pan-seared medallions of beef tenderloin smothered in a velvety garlic butter glaze, this dish is pure comfort food elegance.
Perfect for a romantic dinner, a weekend treat, or when you just want to impress, this recipe pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or even a fresh salad. Let’s dive in! 👇
⭐ Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs beef tenderloin medallions (about 2-inch thick)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep & Season
Pat the beef medallions dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Sear the Beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef medallions and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
Remove from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
4. Baste with Flavor
Return the medallions to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter over them continuously for 1–2 minutes to lock in the flavor and keep them juicy.
5. Finish with Lemon & Butter
Add lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Let it melt into the sauce while giving the medallions one final baste.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Plate the beef medallions and drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce over the top. Serve with mashed potatoes, sautéed greens, or roasted carrots for a perfect meal.
🧠 Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Medallions
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness:
- Rare: 125°F (52°C)
- Medium Rare: 135°F (57°C)
- Medium: 145°F (63°C)
- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
- Want more depth? Add a splash of red wine or beef broth to the skillet before returning the medallions.
🥗 Suggested Sides
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🥔
- Garlic Green Beans 🥬
- Herb-Roasted Carrots 🥕
- Crusty Bread for sauce-mopping! 🥖
📊 Nutrition Info (Per Serving – Approx. 4 servings)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 2g
📌 Final Thoughts
There’s something magical about a simple garlic butter sauce bringing out the natural richness of good beef. This dish is comforting, luxurious, and totally doable at home—no steakhouse necessary!
Save this recipe for your next special dinner and let me know in the comments how it turned out! 🥂