Beef Tenderloin Roast

Name: Beef Tenderloin Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef tenderloin (5 pounds); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This five-ingredient beef tenderloin roast is an elegant yet simple dish perfect for holiday gatherings or special family dinners. Add in your favorite herbs and spices to customize the flavor.

Ingredients

1 beef tenderloin (5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over roast.
Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 45-65 minutes. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked beef: 294 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

I love the simplicity of this easy beef tenderloin recipe. Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper—just add the tenderloin and pop it in the oven. In an hour or so you’ve got an impressive main dish to feed a crowd. This leaves you with more time to visit with family and less time fussing in the kitchen. —Mary Kandell, Huron, Ohio

Recipe Creator