Easy Beef Tenderloin

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keywords Gluten Free, Steak
Difficulty Easy
Servings 8 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Inspiration

Ina Garten

Wine Pairing

Red Wine

An adaptation of an Ina Garten recipe, this is a simple, easy go-to recipe for beef tenderloin. Some may find the prospect of cooking an entire beef tenderloin - a long thick piece of meat that can weigh anywhere from 3-6 pounds - intimidating, but nothing could be further from the truth. It's super easy: just season it as desired and stick it in the oven is really all it takes. It's a stress free, fool proof meal that's great for a dinner party. Make sure you get a really good quality beef tenderloin, preferably with the Chateaubriand cut, and always go with 100% grass-fed if you can get it.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 649kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole beef tenderloin
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp coarse salt
  • 1 Tbsp coarse freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  • Place the beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Spread the butter on with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for exactly 25 minutes for medium-rare and about 30 minutes for medium. Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes.
  • Slice the filet thickly and serve with your choice of sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 5mg

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