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    Herb-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Roast


    Source of Recipe


    Debra Rossi


    List of Ingredients


    • 4-5 lbs. beef tenderloin, trimmed, silver skin removed
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil


    Instructions


    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
    2. Combine herbs and garlic in small bowl; set aside.
    3. Rub tenderloin with olive oil; salt and pepper.
      Coat with garlic-herb mixture.
    4. Place tenderloin in roasting pan on center rack of oven; roast 15 minutes.
    5. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue to cook and additional 7 minutes per lb for rare, 9 minutes per lb for medium, and 11 minutes per lb for well done.
    6. Test with meat thermometer in thickest part of meat; remove from oven when proper temperature is reached.
    7. Let rest 15 minutes before carving.


    Final Comments



    Rare: Very red, warm center 125 degrees

    Medium: Pink, warm center 130 degrees
    Well Done:
    Pink, very warm center 145 degrees and above
 

 

 

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