oven-baked beef tenderloin
yes, I was very intimidated before making a full beef tenderloin… because who wants to mess up the PERFECT cut of meat?! 🥩😅
well here’s your sign to have a little faith in yourself (& your tenderloin 😉). this sear then bake method walks you through exactly how to nail a juicy, buttery, fork-tender filet every. single. time. minimal ingredients, straightforward steps, & next-level results.
this is the ultimate show-stopping main dish — elegant enough for holidays or special occasions, yet surprisingly approachable. when done right, beef tenderloin is pure perfection: tender, rich, nourishing, & will absolutely be my holiday tradition moving forward. 💫
Ingredients
- 7 - 8 lb7 - 8 lb7 - 8 lb Beef Tenderloin, Roast

- 1 - 2 tsp1 - 2 tsp1 - 2 tsp Salt and Pepper
- 2 - 4 Tbsp2 - 4 Tbsp2 - 4 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- cut tenderloin in half, then trim off all fat (i only made one at a time & froze the other half to serve later).
- tie up each tenderloin up with kitchen twine, pay dry, & season with salt & pepper.
- *may do the first 2 steps in advance
- 1 hr before cooking, get out beef tenderloin & bring to room temperature.
- preheat oven to 425.
- heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then sear beef tenderloin for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- add a couple slabs of better on top of the tenderloin & moisturize into tenderloin.
- bake until reaches desired doneness - I went for medium rare which took ~25-30 minutes & pulled it at ~120 - it will rise 5-10 degrees while resting (see notes for other doneness temps).
- cover with a aluminum foil & let the tenderloin rest for 15 minutes (this allows all the juices to evenly distribute & makes it less tempting to slice into), then slice into 1” thick pieces.
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Coconut Free Egg Free FODMAP Free GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Meat Nightshade Free Nut Free Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 323 |
| Fat: | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 1 g |
| Protein: | 26 g |
| Cholesterol: | 3 g |
| Sodium: | 48 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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