Mom Schroer's Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin is marinated in an herb dressing, then broiled and slowly cooked for a tender and flavorful main dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 527 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 6 pounds beef tenderloin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano, basil, rosemary, and black pepper together in a bowl; rub marinade onto tenderloin. Wrap the coated tenderloin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 days.

Step 3

Place tenderloin on a baking sheet and broil in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn tenderloin onto opposite side and broil for additional 15 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Cook tenderloin to your desired degree of doneness, with an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 2 hours.