Easy Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef tenderloin, fat removed and tied two inches apart
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, mashed
• 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275 F to prepare for slow roasting the beef tenderloin.

2. 2

   Prepare Beef: Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place the beef tenderloin on top. Rub half of the kosher salt evenly over the surface of the beef and set it aside.

3. 3

   Make Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, mashed garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, onion powder, ground black pepper, and the remaining kosher salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired to create a flavorful marinade.

4. 4

   Apply Marinade: Rub the prepared marinade thoroughly over all sides of the beef tenderloin to ensure full coverage and flavor infusion.

5. 5

   Insert Thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the beef if available. This helps monitor doneness accurately. If not using a thermometer, refer to the cooking times per inch thickness in the notes.

6. 6

   Roast Beef: Place the baking sheet with the tenderloin into the preheated oven. Roast until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness: about 50 minutes for rare (130 F) or 1 hour 10 minutes for medium-rare (135-140 F).

7. 7

   Rest and Serve: Remove the beef tenderloin from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice and serve immediately for a juicy and tender dish.