Texas Beef Council

Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Holiday Rice Roasts

Servings
   Serves 4 to 6

Prep Time
   5 minutes

Cook Time
   35 to 45 minutes

Cooking Method
   Roasting

Beef Type
   Rib


Ingredients

  • 1 well-trimmed center-cut beef tenderloin roast (2-3 lb.)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. coarse grind black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary

Instructions

Heat oven to 425ï¿ 1/2°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly into surface of roast.

Roast in oven 35 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 45 to 50 minutes for medium doneness.

Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135ï¿ 1/2°F for medium rare; 150ï¿ 1/2°F for medium. Tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Serve with Holiday Rice.