Grilled Beef Tenderloin

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    10 to 12 servings

  • Calories

    1090 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

You'll want to double the compound butter recipe for this grilled beef tenderloin because of its fresh and savory notes.

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Ingredients

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For the compound herb butter

  • 2 ticks (8 oz) butter room temperature, salted
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, and thyme, chopped
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 1 garlic finely chopped (optional, clove
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground

For the grilled beef tenderloin

  • 1 (6-to 7-pound) beef tenderloin whole
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or more, if needed
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper or more, to taste, coarsely ground
  • kosher salt

Instructions

Make the compound herb butter

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter with a wooden spoon until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add the herbs, shallot, and garlic, if using. Season the butter with salt and black pepper and stir until well combined.

Make the grilled beef tenderloin

  1. Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, trim any fat. Slide the blade under the long silvery membrane and remove it.
  2. Fold about 6 inches (15 cm) of the thin flap end of the meat under the rest of the tenderloin to make it about as thick as the rest of the filet and ensure even cooking. Tie the tenderloin with kitchen string at 3-inch (8-cm) intervals.
  3. Rub the tenderloin all over with oil. Rub with pepper, pressing it into the meat, and season with salt.☞ TESTER TIP: Let the tenderloin rest at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling.
  4. Prepare a medium-hot charcoal or gas grill for indirect grilling. Grill the beef over the hottest part of the grill, turning it every few minutes so a slightly charred crust develops all over, 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Carefully move the tenderloin to the cooler side of the grill and cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 120°F (49°C) for rare and 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 7 to 12 minutes.
  6. Let the beef rest on a cutting board for at least 20 minutes. Snip off the string, slice the meat, and serve on a platter, or plated and topped with a smear of compound herb butter.

Notes

  • Internal temperature--To avoid tough beef, don't cook past an internal temperature of 145°F. For rare to medium-rare beef, aim for an internal temperature of 125°F. 
  • Get ahead--The beef can be prepared, seasoned, and tied up to 36 hours before cooking. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Storage--Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion, ~10 ounces Calories 1090kcal (55%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 98g (151%) Saturated Fat 48g (240%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 288mg (96%) Sodium 572mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10to 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1090 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion, ~10 ounces
Calories 1090kcal 55%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 98g 151%
Saturated Fat 48g 240%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 288mg 96%
Sodium 572mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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