Grilled Beef Tenderloin
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Category
Dinner, Paleo, Keto
Servings
10
Prep Time
90 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
399
Beautifully seared with avocado oil on the outside, juicy and tender inside, our grilled beef tenderloin brings the decadent taste of a well-cooked restaurant steak to your home plate. Serve this flavorful cut with scalloped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, or glazed root veggies for a memorable feast.
Mackenzie Burgess, RDN
Ingredients
4 pounds of beef tenderloin
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2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (about 3 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely minced
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Primal Kitchen Steak Sauce, for dipping
Optional ingredients:
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Take the beef tenderloin out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
Cut tenderloin in half so it can fit into the pan for searing. Tie the tenderloin with kitchen twine so everything stays together and cooks evenly.
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels. Then, rub the entire surface of the tenderloin with avocado oil and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Spread this herb mixture evenly over both sides of the beef tenderloin, pressing gently to adhere the herbs to the meat.
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is fully heated up, add the beef tenderloin and sear for about 2 minutes on all sides.
- Then, transfer the entire pan to the oven. We recommend inserting a wired probe thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to be able to easily monitor and reach the desired temperature without having to pull it out and check on it.
- Roast the beef tenderloin for about 20-25 minutes, until you reach 120ºF for medium rare meat or once the beef reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove the tenderloin from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to come up to 128º-130ºF.
After resting, cut off the twine and slice the beef tenderloin into thick slices. Arrange the slices on a platter and serve immediately.
Recipe Note
- Nutritional information calculated using Cronometer and does not include steak sauce.
- Not sure how to tie tenderloin with twine? Watch this tutorial video.
- If you prefer your meat cooked to medium, remove the tenderloin at 130°F, then let it come up to 135-138°F under foil. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the tenderloin, so it's best to rely on a meat thermometer for accuracy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories per serving
- 399
- Carbs
- .7 grams
- Fat
- 19.2 grams
- Protein
- 55.8 grams
One of the most tender cuts of beef, tenderloin is the kind of upscale protein found at prime steakhouses and fancy dinner parties. It’s a relatively large section of meat and one that the ubiquitous filet mignon originates from. It’s also an ideal cut for special celebrations like holiday meals with family, anniversaries, or even wedding rehearsal dinners.
To let this premium cut of meat shine, we kept our Grilled Beef Tenderloin recipe relatively simple by pairing our quality-tested Avocado Oil with herbs and spices, searing it, and finishing in the oven. That’s how many steakhouses prepare their beef to seal in the juices while creating that perfectly crisped exterior that makes this mighty cut of meat so delicious. Serve slices with a dab of Primal Kitchen Steak Sauce and a side of green beans or potatoes for a restaurant-worthy meal your family or guests will appreciate.
You might also like these other meat recipes:
- Rosemary Sous Vide Steak
- Grilled BBQ Pork Chops
- Leg of Lamb with Pistachio Pesto
- Honey Mustard Chicken
- Pork Tenderloin with Homemade Chimichurri
About the Recipe Creator:
Mackenzie Burgess, RDN is a registered dietitian and recipe developer in the Denver area. She focuses on customizable recipes with ingredients of your choice. Mackenzie is passionate about improving peoples’ cooking confidence through easy meals, kitchen hacks, and her hands-on “Coaching + Cooking” program. Connect with her on social media @cheerfulchoices or on her website at CheerfulChoices.com.
