Description
This easy beef tenderloin recipe is the ultimate choice for a special dinner. With a flavorful herb marinade and slow roasting method, this tenderloin turns out perfectly juicy and delicious every time.
Ingredients
Beef Tenderloin:
- 4 Pounds Beef Tenderloin (with the fat removed and tied two inches apart)
Marinade:
- 3 Tablespoons Kosher Salt (divided)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 6 Cloves Garlic (mashed)
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme (finely chopped)
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 275 F.
- Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place the beef tenderloin on top of it.
- Rub Salt: Rub half of the kosher salt onto the beef tenderloin and set it aside.
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, mashed garlic, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, black pepper, and remaining salt. Adjust seasonings.
- Rub Marinade: Coat the beef tenderloin with the marinade.
- Insert Thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the meat.
- Cook Tenderloin: Roast in the oven until desired temperature is reached.
- Rest, Slice, and Serve: Allow the meat to rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If not using a meat thermometer, follow recommended cooking times based on desired doneness.
- Remember to tie the tenderloin to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
