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Happy Valentine's Day! It's finally here! Valentines are ready to go, kids are super excited and we were able to lock in our favorite sitter for the evening - which makes my husband and me super excited. We're looking forward to a nice dinner out with four of our closest friends. Nice dinners have been abundant this month. Last week I shared my recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails and today I'm sharing a recipe for Roasted Beef Tenderloin. I figured if I've already given you the surf, you should definitely have the turf to go along with it! What a surf and turf combo it would be!
My day yesterday started out so nice. Josh surprised me with a beautiful vase of Intuition Roses.
Supposedly, they were created in France and there's one company in Colombia that has an exclusive license to growing them. How do I repay such a nice gesture? With red meat of course.
How red do you like your meat? Josh and I prefer our steaks and tenderloin prepared medium rare, which on a meat thermometer, that's somewhere between 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit.
I prepared a marinade with white wine, soy sauce, mustard, rosemary (I didn't have fresh) and garlic, put the tenderloin in a Ziploc bag, poured the marinade over the meat and set it in the refrigerator for about 90 minutes. Ideally, you should let it marinate for at least 3 hours. I didn't have that kind of time. Let me tell you what, it was still divine!
I understand that not everyone likes meat as rare as my husband and I, but I have to say, this was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. You may be wondering if it "moo'd" at me. I can assure you, I heard nothing. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to red meat, so just cook it until it reaches a temperature you're comfortable with.
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Ingredients
- Trimmed beef tenderloin (about 3 pounds)
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ¾ cup Chardonnay or beef broth
- 4 teaspoons rosemary (use fresh if you have it)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves or 3 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Combine the wine, soy sauce, ground mustard, Dijon mustard and garlic in a bowl.
- Place tenderloin in a large Ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the tenderloin. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (not more than 12) turning several times.
- Preheat your oven to 425°.
- Drain and discard the marinade from the tenderloin and place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145-150°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).
Notes
- Marinade Penetration: Ensure the marinade penetrates the beef tenderloin evenly by massaging the marinade into the meat before sealing it in the Ziplock bag. This helps to infuse flavor throughout the tenderloin and ensures a more flavorful result.
- Temperature Monitoring: Use a meat thermometer to accurately gauge the doneness of the beef tenderloin. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate reading. Remember that the meat will continue to cook slightly after it's removed from the oven, so aim for a temperature slightly below your desired level of doneness.
- Resting Period: Allow the roasted beef tenderloin to rest for at least 10–15 minutes after removing it from the oven before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a juicier and more tender final dish. Tent the tenderloin loosely with aluminum foil during the resting period to keep it warm.
Philip Hardy
In consideration of the question, 'How many does it serve ?', I recall that during a tour of the kitchens of the Greenbrier, there were recipes and comments painted on the wall. The one that sticks in my mind is the one that said, 'Serves 4 if they like it, and 6 if they don't'. Makes you smile doesn't it.
M
Can you substitute anything besides the mustard? Does it taste mustardy? I hate mustard but would try it if you can't really taste it.
Sara
I don't like mustard either and you cannot taste it. At least I couldn't. Let me know if you try it!
Albert J Murray
That beef looks very good to me. I will have to surprise my mother with the dish and see how we like it. Thank you for the beef tenderloin time.
Sara
I hope you and your mom enjoy the recipe!
Anna
Hello I made this tonight. It was fantastic & super easy! Had garlic red mash potatoes to compliment it.
Sara
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Anna!
Debbie
How many people would a 3 lb tenderloin serve? I've never made a tenderloin before, but going to this holiday season so we eat something other than just turkey & ham, lol
Sara
Hi Debbie, I would think it would serve about 4-6 depending on how big of eaters you have. If you're serving it alongside another meat you'd probably get away with a smaller cut of beef.
Cheryl B.
Something is missing in step 2. It says "Pour half of Refigerate" but doesn't say to pour half of what.
Sara
Hi Cheryl, I think it was just a grammar mistake in the recipe instructions. I fixed it now. Hope you tried the recipe and thanks for pointing that out!
Reesa Lewandowski
My husband and I LOVE beef tenderloin. I usually make it around the holiday time. It's so satisfying. I pinned this because I always forget the recipe I use and can never remember timing, etc. Thanks for sharing at the Pin It Party!
Sara
Reesa, I'm a meat and potatoes kind of girl and this is definitely a treat we look forward to. Thanks so much for stopping by and saying hello!