Easy beef tenderloin is the perfect splurge for the holiday season. A tender cut of beef is roasted with olive oil and fresh rosemary for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Cook this beef tenderloin in the oven for a fuss-free approach to a show-stopping entree.
Cooking beef tenderloin can be intimidating. After all, this cut of beef isn’t exactly cheap.
But the good news is that it’s not hard to make beef tenderloin taste delicious. Just use a few simple ingredients and the right cooking method for a gourmet entree—perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.
But it’s important to get a high-quality beef tenderloin. When the spotlight is on the meat itself, you want the best. That’s why I’m excited to share my sponsor for this post: Certified Piedmontese.
This post and recipe are sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. All words and photographs are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that make KJ & Company possible!
Why KJ Loves
Easy Beef Tenderloin
A beef tenderloin is pure decadence and this recipe is just that! But, the best part is that it’s a hassle-free approach to take all the fear out of cooking it! Wow your holiday crowd with this show-stopping beef tenderloin.
What Sets Piedmontese Beef Apart
Certified Piedmontese offers sustainably raised, flavorful, and tender beef from the rare Piedmontese breed of cattle. Piedmontese beef is naturally leaner and healthier than other breeds, with fewer calories and less fat per ounce.
Certified Piedmontese cows are raised in the Midwest without hormones, antibiotics, or steroids.
Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Beef Tenderloin
Certified Piedmontese also offers a grass-fed, grass-finished line of beef. It is source-verified and raised humanely.
Their grass-fed tenderloin roast is the perfect cut of meat for this beef tenderloin recipe. They even offer free two-day shipping for larger orders (perfect if you’re running behind on meal planning for Christmas!).
Here’s what Certified Piedmontese says about their Grass Fed, Grass Finished Line:
“Certified Piedmontese grass fed, grass finished beef, is source verified, nutritious, high-quality tender beef that has been raised humanely with the cattle and the land and its resources in mind. There is simply no reason to settle for less when choosing your grass fed, grass finished beef.”
PS: Don’t live in Nebraska or have access to run into The Mercato? Don’t worry! They’ve got you covered with online ordering over at Certified Piedmontese!
Easy Beef Tenderloin Ingredients
2-pound beef tenderloin
Trim off any overly large chunks of excess fat, but leave a little on (it helps the flavor)! You’ll also want to ensure your piece of beef tenderloin is somewhat even. If this feels overwhelming, you can always ask your local butcher to handle it!
Tie the beef tenderloin with butcher’s twine. Check out this video on tying beef tenderloin to see how.
Olive oil
Rub the tenderloin in olive oil, which holds up to the high oven temperature.
Chopped rosemary
Use fresh rosemary for this recipe. When we are cooking such a nice cut of meat, we want to use the best ingredients to complement it!
Salt and pepper
How to Cook Easy Beef Tenderloin:
1
Prepare.
Remove the beef tenderloin from the refrigerator about one hour before cooking to bring it down to room temperature. This will help the beef tenderloin cook evenly.
Trim the beef tenderloin so that it’s even without large chunks of fat. You’ll want to use a very sharp knife. If this part feels intimidating, ask your local butcher to trim the cut of beef at the store.
Next, tie the tenderloin up with butcher’s twine to even it out a little more. Pat it dry with a paper towel, and then rub it with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2
Bake.
If you own a wire rack, I’d recommend baking your beef tenderloin on a baking sheet fitted with the rack. This helps the heat distribute evenly around the beef tenderloin.
Roast at 475 degrees for 20-25 minutes, depending on your desired doneness.
Be careful not to overcook the beef! This is a nice cut of meat, so you’ll want to keep a close watch on the temperature.
For the most accurate temperature, use a meat thermometer that stays in the thickest part of the meat while it’s roasting. Or, you can use a standard meat thermometer and check the temperature when it comes out of the oven. Just be aware that after you remove the beef tenderloin from the oven, its temperature will rise a few degrees.
3
Enjoy!
Allow your beef tenderloin to rest for 10 minutes. Then slice it into 1-inch thick pieces and serve. Beef tenderloin goes well with your favorite horseradish sauce for dipping!
Easy Beef Tenderloin Cooking Temperatures
- Medium rare: 125 degrees
- Medium: 130 degrees
- Medium well: 140 degrees
Easy Beef Tenderloin FAQs:
Which cooking method is best for beef tenderloin?
I recommend cooking beef tenderloin in the oven for easy, delicious results.
How long should a tenderloin be cooked?
You’ll want to cook your tenderloin at 475 degrees for around 20-25 minutes, depending on how well done you like your beef.
What temperature should you cook a beef tenderloin?
Beef tenderloin tastes best when you roast it at a high temperature of 475 degrees. Depending on your desired doneness, you’ll want to cook it until it reaches 125-140 degrees.
Do I need to sear beef tenderloin before cooking?
If you want extra caramelization, you can sear the beef tenderloin in a pan before baking. But we’re keeping this recipe super simple. Searing is not necessary for juicy, tender results!
Recipe Video:
Easy Beef Tenderloin
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- Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Easy beef tenderloin is the perfect splurge for the holiday season. A tender cut of beef is roasted with olive oil and fresh rosemary for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Cook this beef tenderloin in the oven for a fuss-free approach to a show-stopping entree.
Cooking beef tenderloin can be intimidating. After all, this cut of beef isn’t exactly cheap.
But the good news is that it’s not hard to make beef tenderloin taste delicious. Just use a few simple ingredients and the right cooking method for a gourmet entree—perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.
But it’s important to get a high-quality beef tenderloin. When the spotlight is on the meat itself, you want the best. That’s why I’m excited to share my sponsor for this post: Certified Piedmontese.
This post and recipe are sponsored by Certified Piedmontese. All words and photographs are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that make KJ & Company possible!
Ingredients
- 2 pound Certified Piedmontese Grass Fed, Grass Finished Beef Tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- An hour before roasting the beef tenderloin, set it out from the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 475. Place the beef tenderloin on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Evenly season the beef tenderloin with the olive oil. rosemary, salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently rub it all in to cover the entire beef tenderloin.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until desired doneness is achieved. 125 degrees for medium-rare, 130 degrees for medium and 140 degrees for medium-well.
- Allow the beef tenderloin to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it into 1-inch rounds against the grain and serving. Serve with your favorite horseradish sauce or beef gravy. Enjoy!
Notes
- Setting the beef tenderloin out to room temperature prior to roasting helps make sure that the meat roasts evenly.
- Beef tenderloin cooking temperatures:
- Medium rare: 125 degrees
- Medium: 130 degrees
- Medium well: 140 degrees
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 358mg
- Fat: 13.9g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 32.9g
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