Description
This Ultimate Easy Beef Tenderloin recipe delivers a perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy roast with a flavorful herb and garlic marinade. Easy to prepare and roast in the oven, it’s ideal for a special dinner or holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Tenderloin
- 4 pounds beef tenderloin, with the fat removed and tied two inches apart
Seasoning and Marinade
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
- ½ 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: Preheat your oven to 275°F to prepare for roasting the beef tenderloin slowly, ensuring even cooking and tenderness.
- Prepare Baking Sheet and Beef: Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place the beef tenderloin on top. Use your hands to rub half of the kosher salt evenly onto the beef, then set it aside to start seasoning the meat.
- Make Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mashed garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, onion powder, ground black pepper, and the remaining kosher salt. Taste the marinade and adjust the seasonings if needed for a balanced flavor.
- Marinate Beef: Rub the prepared marinade all over the beef tenderloin, ensuring every side is evenly coated for maximum flavor infusion.
- Insert Meat Thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the tenderloin for precise temperature monitoring. Refer to the notes section if you don't have a thermometer.
- Roast to Desired Doneness: Place the tenderloin into the preheated oven. Roast until it reaches the desired internal temperature: approximately 50 minutes for rare (130°F) or 1 hour 10 minutes for medium rare (135-140°F).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the beef from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to let juices redistribute. Slice the tenderloin and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using a meat thermometer is highly recommended for perfect results. The Yummly Smart Thermometer connects to your phone and alerts when the desired temperature is reached.
- If you don’t have a meat thermometer, estimate cooking time based on thickness and desired doneness: Rare (120-125°F) cook 10-12 minutes per inch, Medium-Rare (130-135°F) 12-14 minutes per inch, and Medium-Well (140-145°F) 14-16 minutes per inch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
