Thanksgiving may be Turkey Day… but it doesn’t have to be. As long as there’s a savory star on the table for dinner, what matters most is how it tastes. Trust us, Thankful Beef Tenderloin could go toe-to-toe with classic turkey any day. This massive hunk of beef is literally loaded with savory beef flavor in each bite of its rosy-pink exterior and beautiful crust. A few herbs and spices only help to accent this meat’s incredible flavor; it doesn’t need anything else. You’ll be thankful you made Thankful Beef Tenderloin… whether it’s for the holidays or not!
Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) beef tenderloin roast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Tie the tenderloin at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string so it is of an even thickness throughout.
Step 3 –Combine the oil and the garlic in a bowl.
Step 4 –Brush the garlic oil over the meat.
Step 5 –Combine the salt, the pepper, the basil, and the rosemary.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the herb mixture over the meat.
Step 7 –Place the tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Step 8 –Bake the tenderloin until the meat reaches the desired internal temperature, 135 degrees F for medium-rare, 140 degrees F for medium, and 145 degrees F for medium-well, about 40-50 minutes.
Step 9 –Let the roast stand for 10 minutes.
Step 10 –Slice and serve.
