Louise's Herbed Beef Tenderloin
Description
This is a simple recipe for a tender and well-seasoned beef tenderloin.
Ingredients
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1 (3 pound) beef tenderloin
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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fresh ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Tie tenderloin at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.
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.
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).