Description
Roast beef tenderloin reverse sear delivers melt-in-your-mouth perfection right from your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned and slowly roasted, this technique ensures a juicy, tender centerpiece that will wow your dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 225F, creating the perfect low-temperature environment for an even roast.
- Massage 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 4 minced garlic cloves, and chopped rosemary sprigs all over your 2-pound beef tenderloin, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the seasoned tenderloin on a wire rack positioned over a baking sheet, which allows heat to circulate evenly.
- Slide the tenderloin into the 225F oven and monitor its internal temperature, removing it precisely when it reaches 120F – approximately 45-60 minutes depending on thickness.
- Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board and let it relax undisturbed for 20 minutes, allowing internal juices to redistribute.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a cast-iron skillet until it’s scorching hot – the surface should be shimmering and nearly smoking.
- Carefully place your rested tenderloin in the skillet, searing each side for 1-2 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Rest the beef again for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain into elegant, tender portions ready to serve.
Notes
- Let the beef come to room temperature before seasoning to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness and avoid overcooking the tender cut.
- Pat the beef completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help create a perfect golden-brown crust during searing.
- Choose a thick-cut tenderloin at least 2 inches wide for the best reverse sear technique and consistent results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1166 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg