How to Cook Beef Tenderloin (2024)

Nothing says celebration like a special meal. Learn How to Cook Beef Tenderloin on the grill and in the oven. It's super simple and no matter how it's prepared, it's ALWAYS a hit!

Are you intimidated to try and cook beef tenderloin at home? We know it can be nerve wracking, especially with such an expensive piece of meat. Learn How to Cook Beef Tenderloin and get perfect results every single time.

The trick to perfecting beef comes in the prep and care at the grill or in the oven. Once you know our favorite tips and tricks you will be able to produce a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

And believe me, it's worth the time and investment. This beef is buttery, succulent and full of flavor.

Ingredients

You only need 3 ingredients to make the best beef. We like to keep the seasoning simple when we cook a beef tenderloin and let the flavor of the meat shine on its own. So go the pantry and grab these pantry staples:

• Salt & Pepper
• Olive oil
• Beef Tenderloin

Instructions

It’s easy to get mouth-watering beef every single time when you follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Trim the roast

When you buy a whole tenderloin, check it to see if there is any shiny “silver skin” on it. Many times your butcher will trim it for you. But if not, it’s important to remove that before you start cooking otherwise you will end up with chewy, tough bites.

Pro tip: Make sure you trim any fat on the beef as well. Tenderloin is so tender you don’t need the fat like you do on other cuts of meat.

Step 2: Tie the roast

After you are done trimming, it’s time to tie the beef! When you purchase a beef tenderloin, you will find that one end is narrower than the other. Tying the beef is an essential step to make sure that your roast cooks evenly.

Step 3: Season the beef

Rub the entire tenderloin with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Set the seasoned, tied beef tenderloin on a jelly roll pan until ready to cook.

Once the beef is tied and seasoned, now it’s time to let it warm up.

Step 4: Cook the beef

Cooking the beef is where the magic happens! Some people prefer to make their tenderloin in the oven while others love the flavor of grilled beef.

How to roast beef tenderloin

Follow these easy steps for creating the perfect roast tenderloin every time:

1. Season beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil all over and rub the seasonings into the beef.
2. Let beef sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of olive to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
4. Add tenderloin and brown on each side
5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until meat reaches desired temperature.
6. Remove meat from heat and tent with foil to let juices redistribute. After 10 minutes, slice and serve.

How to Grill Tenderloin:

We love to use our grill all year round and grilled beef tenderloin is always on our holiday menu. Never grilled a tenderloin before? It's easier than you think!

1. Season beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil all over and rub the seasonings into the beef.
2. Let beef come to room temperature before grilling.
3. Heat grill to 400 degrees.
4. Place beef tenderloin on the grill over direct heat for 20 min. Turning every 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to 350. Grill for 20-25 minutes over indirect heat for medium-rare (or until the desired temperature is reached) turning every 5-7 minutes.
6. Remove meat from heat and tent with foil to let juices redistribute. After 10 minutes, slice and serve.

FAQs

Tip: A quality meat thermometer is a must. This thermometer is our favorite. Super fast, crazy accurate and easy to clean.

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Recipe

Learn How to Cook Beef Tenderloin in the oven and on the grill to get perfectly prepared meat every single time.