Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Garlic and Herbs (2024)

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If you’ve never cooked a Beef Tenderloin Roast, you’ll be surprised and how quick and easy this beef tenderloin recipe is! Switch up your holiday dinners this year with a decadent whole beef tenderloin roast, coated in a rich rosemary garlic butter. This roast is best if you start it the day before you bake it, so plan ahead for the best results!

Other holiday main dish inspiration – try this Garlic Butter Prime Rib, or a Dry Brined Turkey!

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A Classic Beef Roast, Baked to Perfection

If turkey always comes to mind for the holidays, this Beef Tenderloin Roast, smeared with a rosemary garlic butter compound, might just change your mind.

There will always be a special place in my heart for turkey, but the ease and decadence of this beef roast will cause it to appear on more and more of my holiday tables.

A good beef tenderloin doesn’t take much to transform it into a masterpiece. This beautiful roast is coated in a rosemary garlic butter compound prior to being baked, and comes out with the perfect crust, and flavorful, tender interior.

You might also love this Garlic Butter Prime Rib tutorial if you prefer serving beef at holiday events.

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I love buying roasts that are thinner on one end, because you end up with a roast that’s medium well on one side, and medium rare on the other. It’s truly easy to please everyone at your holiday table with this recipe.

Christmas or Thanksgiving Dinner made Easier!

I can’t wait to cook our holiday dinners this year, primarily because I now have 3 luxury Sharp ovens that will make serving everything hot out of the oven a breeze.

This Tenderloin Roast is made in my Sharp SuperSteam+ Built-in Wall Oven. This oven is such a masterpiece, I barely use my standard oven anymore.

It uses a combination of superheated steam and convection to grill, roast, or bake meats, keeping them moist inside and producing the best browning on the outside. It has quickly become my favorite appliance in the kitchen. I have so much flexibility to create dynamic and flavorful dishes that have restaurant-quality results.

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Not to mention, the oven is incredible for baking breads. Its Steam/Bake setting has a special Bread mode that makes the crust of homemade breads taste like they came from a bakery. Xander has loved me making him homemade soft pretzels and of course, lots of homemade pizza crusts.

If you think a steam oven would make a great addition to your kitchen, hop on over to Sharp’s website to learn more about this incredible appliance.

How to Bake a Beef Tenderloin Roast

Step 1: If your roast isn’t already tied, use kitchen twine to wrap up the roast. This allows it to cook more evenly. Some people also fold the thin end in to the center to even out the bake time so the roast is more evenly cooked. I actually like that one end will end up more well done, and the other more rare, because people generally have different preferences on how they’d like their beef cooked.

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The crust on this roast is so flavorful, I don’t find a need to serve it with a sauce. Popular sauces on Beef Tenderloin Roasts are peppercorn sauce and Horseradish Sauces.

Buy quality meat. I recommend looking for a grass-fed roast, knowing it will be the most nutritious and also the best option if you’re concerned about the environmental impact of the meat you purchase and consume.

Plan 1 day ahead. This beef tenderloin recipe is best if allowed to sit uncovered, seasoned with salt and pepper, overnight. If you don’t have time for this, try to allow it to sit with the salt and pepper for at least an hour.

Side Dishes to Serve with a Beef Tenderloin Roast:

Delicata Squash Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Garlic Green Beans
Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Beef Tenderloin Roast

You might just swap your holiday turkey for this decadent beef tenderloin roast once you've tried it! A flavorful garlic and rosemary butter gives this tender meat so much flavor! Serve this with roasted broccoli, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad, and let the tenderloin be the star of the show. We recommend starting your roast the day before. A sea salt and pepper rub the day before ensures the best crust around your roast.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 346kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

▢ 3 pound beef tenderloin roast
▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
▢ black pepper to taste
▢ 4 tablespoons butter salted
▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
▢ 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
▢ 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

Tie the tenderloin roast with kitchen twine. This is done by spacing individual pieces of twine out every 2-3 inches along the roast.
Season the roast with salt and pepper. Leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat the Sharp SuperSteam+ Built-In Wall Oven to Steam/Roast at 450º F for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, add softened butter, rosemary, garlic, and dijon. Mix the ingredients together well.
Coat the roast in the butter mixture.
Roast the beef for 15 minutes, and then flip it over and select "more time" and add 10 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the roast, using the chart below for desired doneness. Continue cooking the roast for 5-10 minutes at a time until it reaches the right temperature.
Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing it.

Notes

Internal Temperature Guide:

Rare– 115°F – 120°F
Medium Rare– 120°F – 125°F
Medium– 130°F – 135°F

Serve this roast with roasted broccoli. Coat 2 pounds of broccoli in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. While the roast is resting, put the tray of broccoli in the oven and select “additional time,” and cook it for 7 minutes.

Standard Oven Instructions:

Preheat oven to broil. Place the roast in the oven on the center rack, and allow the roast to cook for 10 minutes, or until the top of the roast has begun to brown. Flip the roast, and continue cooking it on the other side for about the same time..

Reduce the oven temperature to bake at 450º F and bake until preferred doneness is reached using an oven thermometer.

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Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Garlic and Herbs (2024)

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Which cooking method is best for beef tenderloin? ›

One of the easiest methods of cooking Beef Tenderloin is in the oven. With minimal prep and our easy-to-follow guidelines, you'll present a juicy and tasty roast to guests in no time. For best results, make sure the Tenderloin roast is completely thawed.

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Should beef tenderloin be cooked covered or uncovered? ›

Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 140°F. Cover beef with tent of aluminum foil and let stand about 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°, and beef will be easier to carve.)

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Should you sear tenderloin before cooking? ›

Should you sear beef tenderloin before cooking it? If roasting a tenderloin in the oven, you'll definitely want to sear it to get a golden brown crust. It doesn't take very long, and is so worth the effort.

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What does baking soda do to a beef tenderloin? ›

Baking soda. Here's where it gets science-y: The baking soda raises the pH on the outside of the meat as it marinates, in a process known as velveting (which can also be done with a cornstarch slurry). This makes it so the proteins have a harder time bonding to each other when it's time to cook the meat.

What temperature should beef tenderloin be cooked at? ›

Step 3 - Cook in oven + Enjoy the aromas

Rare	120 - 125 degrees F	Center is bight red, outside light red
Medium	140 - 145 degrees F	Center is pink, outside brown
Medium Well	150 - 155 degrees F	Center and outside brown
Well Done	160 + degrees F	Darker outside, inside brown

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Should you salt beef tenderloin before cooking? ›

Overnight salting – A recommended step for the absolute best results: Sprinkle beef with salt the night before and leave overnight in the fridge, uncovered. This will season the meat all the way through into the middle.

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Are filet mignon and beef tenderloin the same? ›

To sum up: Filet mignon is part of a beef tenderloin, but a beef tenderloin is not a filet mignon. Instead, it houses the filet mignon, which comes from the end portion of the tenderloin. The rest of the tenderloin can create other steak cuts or a delicious tenderloin roast to feed the family.

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Should beef tenderloin be at room temperature before cooking? ›

Having your beef come to room temperature will help it cook more evenly. You also want to make sure your oven is on a relatively high setting. I preheated my oven to 450 degrees. If you purchased your tenderloin from a butcher, it should be trimmed and ready to go.

Is cornstarch or baking soda better for tenderizing meat? ›

both cornstarch and baking soda tenderizes the meat. it does have a slightly different texture since baking soda is causing a chemical reaction. it changes the taste of the chicken so cornstarch is better if you are sensative to taste.

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Which of the following cooking methods is best for tenderloin? ›

The best cooking methods for these cuts are dry heat methods such as grilling, broiling, or pan-searing. These methods help to enhance the natural flavor and tenderness of the tenderloin. When cooking these cuts, it's important to avoid overcooking as it can result in dry and tough meat.

Is tenderloin better medium or medium rare? ›

Check the beef tenderloin temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure it's cooked the way you like. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast. When the thermometer reads 135°F, your roast will be medium rare; when it reads 150°F, your tenderloin will be medium.

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Should I bake or broil a tenderloin? ›

A beef tenderloin is an excellent choice for the broiler, just like filet mignon. You can add some olive oil and your choice of spices to the meat before broiling to allow it to get a crispy sear in the oven.

Which is more tender beef tenderloin or filet mignon? ›

When it comes to filet mignon vs tenderloin, filet mignon is usually the more tender steak cut. Still, both cuts are incredibly tender. Beef tenderloin can be just about as tender as filet mignon if cooked slowly in low heat to medium rare.

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