The classic entree for a holiday dinner is beef tenderloin. After working in the beef industry for over 20 years, I have a true passion for beef recipes, balancing flavors and cooking methods. My favorite cut is the tenderloin, which is yours? I love the flavor alone, but layering with additional flavor enhancing components like blue cheese, perfectly-paired sauces, sautéed mushrooms and a glass of red wine will only elevate the experience.

For this recipe, I kept it simple with just three ingredients necessary, leaving room for you to jazz it up however you see fit for you and your family. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

 

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Holiday Beef Tenderloin

3 Ingredients means a tender succulent roast with less fuss.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef, company, holidays

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Chef Tiffany Blackmon

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds Beef Tenderloin Roast
• ¼ cup Greek seasoning
• ¼ cup medium ground black pepper

Instructions

• Heat oven to 425°F. Combine Greek seasoning and black pepper; roll beef tenderloin in rub mixture to cover all surfaces.
• Place beef tenderloin on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of roast. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 35-45 minutes for medium rare; 45-50 minutes for medium doneness.
• Remove beef tenderloin when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15-20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
• Carve beef tenderloin into slices. Season with salt, as desired.

Notes

• Adjust the pepper if you don’t want as much spice.
• Be careful to not overcook as you want the perfect roast that is succulent, juicy and flavorful.

~For additional tips; check out my “Roasting: The Perfect Beef Roast” podcast!