Name: Ridiculously Tasty Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 3 pound tenderloin, tied together; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Description

This is what happens when my Ridiculously Tasty Roast Beef and Roasted Tenderloin with Mushroom & Red Wine Sauce recipes have a baby. 😉

Ingredients

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3 pound tenderloin, tied together
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Mix all the ingredients, besides the tenderloin, together in a small bowl.
Rub the tenderloin with herb mixture on all sides. Put the tenderloin in a shallow roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
Remove the tenderloin from the oven when an oven-safe meat thermometer reads 135 degrees for medium rare or 145 degrees for medium.
Transfer the tenderloin to a carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. For a juicy/tender slice of tenderloin, do not carve immediately. Instead, let the tenderloin stand, tented, for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
Cut the tenderloin into ½ inch slices, place on a plate, serve with your choice of sides, and prepare yourself for a mouthful of flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

This video from Martha is a great guide for tying your tenderloin. However, I do NOT recommend letting your uncooked beef come to room temperature. Ever.