Louise’s Herbed Beef Tenderloin

This is a simple recipe for a tender and well-seasoned beef tenderloin.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) beef tenderloin
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Tie tenderloin at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.
3. Combine oil and garlic in a bowl; brush over meat. Mix basil, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over the meat.
4. Roast beef tenderloin in preheated oven until beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).