How to Perfectly Roast a Beef Tenderloin

Usually I try to keep my recipes pretty inexpensive, but sometimes you have occasions that call for something a little special.  To each of us that will look different, but one thing is for certain Roasted Beef Tenderloin is the perfect thing to put on any table!  Ahhhh tenderloin...king of beef.  It is where filet mignon comes from and it is truly the most succulent and tender piece of meat there is.  It is also a little pricey. A 4 lb. tenderloin will cost you around $40.  That is why you want to make sure that you prepare it just right!  Follow these simple instructions and I guarantee your family and guests will be BLOWN away!!!

Let's get started!





Roasted Beef Tenderloin: 
*Prep Time:  5-25 min.  *Cook Time:  25-30 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings:  8-10

Ingredients:

• 1 3-4 lb. Beef Tenderloin
• 1 Stick of Butter, room temperature.
• Lemon Pepper Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

When I buy beef tenderloin I usually do not need, nor can I afford, the entire loin.
So what I like to do is ask my butcher or the guy at the meat counter if they have what is called a butt in the back.
It will look a little something like this.

If you have a good butcher or meat guy, they will trim all of the white sliver skin off for you, but if not you will have to do it yourself.  Don't worry.  This is very simple and can be done with a pairing knife.  Just trim away all of the white stuff.

 When you are finished, it will look like this and is ready to cook with!

Fist of all you will want to LIBERALLY season the entire tenderloin with salt and pepper.  Remember, this is a dense cut of beef so the seasoning has a lot to penetrate through.

Next, slather the entire loin with butter.  You cannot have to much butter on this.  TRUST ME!

Now sprinkle the tenderloin with lemon pepper seasoning.

There you have it!  Ready to go in the oven!

Place in a baking dish .

Then put in a 425 degree oven. For 10-15 minutes.
This will render a beautiful medium tenderloin.

After 10-15 minutes, remove from the oven and place a meat thermometer in the tenderloin.

The thermometer should read 140 degrees F.
If it is a little above don't worry.  The meat needs to rest for at least 10 minutes and the temperature will be fine.

Once your tenderloin has rested slice and serve with your favorite steakhouse sides!  Look at that perfectly pink center!  You can serve 8-10 people a luxurious dinner for around $50 and that is NOT happening at a restaurant!  So, the next time you have a special occasion on the horizon give this beautiful beef tenderloin a try.  It is sure to make the night one to remember!

As Always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~