How to Make Herbed and Spiced Roasted Beef Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to a special occasion or a fancy dinner, nothing quite beats a perfectly roasted beef tenderloin. This tender and flavorful cut of meat is the perfect centerpiece for a holiday meal or a dinner party with friends and family. And when you add a delicious mix of herbs and spices to the mix, you'll take your beef tenderloin to a whole new level of deliciousness.

This recipe for Herbed and Spiced Roasted Beef Tenderloin is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming ba...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large shallot, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 (2 pound) beef tenderloin roasts, trimmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a food processor, combine rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, shallot, orange zest, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Run machine while adding oil; process until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over all sides of tenderloins. Place beef in a large glass baking dish. Cover with foil, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tenderloins on a rack in a large roasting pan.
  • Roast beef in preheated oven until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees when inserted into center of beef, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven, and cover loosely with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Slice beef, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    683 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 831mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 710mg