Louise's Herbed Beef Tenderloin

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Tie tenderloin at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.

Step 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.

Step 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).