Beef Tenderloin with Aromatic Thai Spices

Ingredients

• 10 dried Thai chiles, coarsely chopped
• 8 1-inch rosemary sprigs
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 8-ounce beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 7 kaffir lime leaves, chopped
  • 10 thyme sprigs
  • ¹/₃ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 1-inch strips of orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and cook over low heat until pale golden and crisp, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Drain the garlic chips on paper towels and reserve the oil; let both cool to room temperature. Using a sharp paring knife, make 1-inch slits all ov...

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