Description
Garlic Rosemary Beef Tenderloin is a showstopping roast with a rich, tender interior and an herby, garlicky crust. Perfect for holidays or special dinners, this elegant dish is simple to prepare and packed with classic flavor.
Ingredients
1 (2.5 to 3 lb) beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and tied
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter (optional, for basting)
Kitchen twine, if needed
Instructions
- Take beef out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to make a rub.
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels and coat it evenly with the rub.
- Place the roast on a wire rack in a roasting pan or on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
- Optional: Baste with melted butter during the final 10 minutes of roasting.
- Remove from oven, tent with foil, and rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for best accuracy—pull the roast a few degrees before your target temp.
Prep the rub and coat the roast up to 24 hours ahead of time for added flavor.
Leftovers make great sandwiches or steak 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: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
