Beef Tenderloin
A succulent and flavorful beef tenderloin roast, perfect for special occasions. This recipe focuses on simple techniques to bring out the natural richness of the beef.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pound Beef tenderloin roast
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 bunch Fresh rosemary chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels. This helps create a better sear.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
- Rub the herb and oil mixture all over the beef tenderloin.
- Place the beef tenderloin on a roasting rack in a baking pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125°F (52°C) for rare or 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove the beef tenderloin from the oven and let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the meat more tender and flavorful.
- Carve the beef tenderloin into thick slices and serve immediately.
Notes
For an even more impressive presentation, you can tie the tenderloin with butcher's twine before seasoning and roasting.