Description
Roasted Beef Tenderloin is a classic, elegant dish featuring a tender, juicy cut of beef roasted to perfection. This recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with rich, savory flavors enhanced by garlic, fresh herbs, and butter. Perfect for special dinners or comforting meals, it offers restaurant-quality results with simple steps and ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2–3 pounds Beef Tenderloin Roast, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced or whole for roasting
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Butter, for basting
Instructions
- Preparing the Beef: Bring the beef tenderloin to room temperature for 30-60 minutes to ensure even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for a better sear.
- Seasoning the Roast: Rub the tenderloin generously with olive oil. Season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Press minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary and thyme onto the surface for flavor.
- Searing for a Perfect Crust: Heat a heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Sear the roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes each until a deep brown crust forms, locking in juices.
- Roasting in the Oven: Place the seared tenderloin on a roasting rack inside a baking pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20-30 minutes depending on size and preferred doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare.
- Resting the Meat: Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 15-20 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy and tender meat.
Notes
- Letting the beef come to room temperature ensures even roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness, avoiding guesswork.
- Resting after roasting is essential to keep the meat juicy.
- Choose a well-trimmed tenderloin with some marbling for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
- Baste regularly with melted butter during roasting for a rich, glazed crust.
- Fresh rosemary and thyme add aromatic, complementary flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg