Description
Beef Tenderloin Roast is a luxurious yet easy-to-make main dish perfect for holidays and special occasions. With its buttery texture and rich flavor, this roast is simply seasoned and roasted to perfection for a showstopping centerpiece.
Ingredients
1 (2.5 to 3 lb) beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and tied
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme leaves (optional)
Kitchen twine, if needed
Instructions
- Take the beef out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil or melted butter.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Press on herbs if using.
- Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan or on a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes for medium-rare, or until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 15–20 minutes, tented with foil, before slicing.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking—internal temp will rise slightly as it rests.
For extra flavor, try a mustard-herb crust or baste with garlic butter.
Roast vegetables alongside the meat for a one-pan meal.
Let the roast come to room temperature before cooking for even roasting.
Leftovers are great for sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
