Description
Beef Tenderloin Roast creates a mouthwatering centerpiece for special dinners that will have your guests asking for seconds. Seasoned with simple herbs and roasted to perfection, this tender cut delivers restaurant-quality taste right from your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 to 4 pounds beef tenderloin roast
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Supporting Herbs and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 425F and grab your roasting pan ready for action.
- Massage 2 tablespoons olive oil across the entire 3-4 pound beef tenderloin, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Generously sprinkle 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper all over the meat, creating a savory exterior.
- Finely chop 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 sprigs of rosemary, and 2 sprigs of thyme in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly rub the herb-garlic mixture into every nook and cranny of your tenderloin, coating it completely.
- Position the seasoned roast centered in your roasting pan, fat side up for maximum flavor development.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 425F oven and roast for precisely 25-30 minutes for a perfect medium-rare result.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer – you want exactly 130F at the center of the roast.
- Extract the tenderloin from the oven and let it peacefully rest for 15 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice against the grain into elegant, thin portions for serving.
Notes
- Salt the beef generously before roasting to help create a delicious, flavorful crust that seals in the meat’s natural juices.
- For consistent cooking, remove the roast from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before roasting to let it come to room temperature.
- Invest in a reliable meat thermometer to ensure the perfect doneness, as cooking times can vary based on the roast’s size and shape.
- Consider using a meat rack inside your roasting pan to allow hot air to circulate completely around the tenderloin, promoting even cooking and a nicely browned exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 797 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg