Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2-3 pound beef tenderloin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Elevate your dinner party with this incredibly simple yet impressive Beef Tenderloin recipe! Achieve restaurant-quality results at home with minimal effort. Perfectly seared and roasted to your desired doneness, this recipe works for tenderloins of all sizes and is exquisitely paired with a creamy horseradish sauce (recipe not included). Ready in under 90 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 659.6 kcal

Protein 114g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Tenderloin

2-3 pound beef tenderloin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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How to Make Beef Tenderloin

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Pat a 2-3 pound beef tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub 2 tablespoons of olive oil all over the tenderloin.
Generously sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
Place the tenderloin on a broiler pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes per pound for rare, or 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches your desired internal temperature (125°F for medium-rare, 130°F for medium).
Remove from oven and let the tenderloin rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.