Description
Roasted Beef Tenderloin is an elegant holiday main course that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Tender and juicy, this tenderloin is full of melt-in-your-mouth flavor and easier to prepare than you think.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4–5 pound whole beef tenderloin, tied
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powder. Set aside.
Slather the tenderloin on all sides with butter and then pat the salt mixture evenly on the meat. Be sure to turn the meat to season all sides.
Allow the meat to come to room temperature – at least 60 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
Place the beef on a baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the tenderloin from the oven and wrap the entire tenderloin in foil.
Allow the beef to rest for 20 minutes.
Cut the strings and discard them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish - Beef
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted beef tenderloin, filet mignon, Christmas recipes, Christmas dinner, beef roast