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Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin
This reverse sear beef tenderloin is perfectly cooked by first cooking the beef at a low temperature, then finishing it with a quick sear for a perfectly tender, juicy interior and a beautifully caramelized crust.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 4 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 lbs beef tenderloin whole, trimmed, and tied
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- 3 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh Rosemary chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Place the tenderloin on the prepared rack. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
- Roast in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 10–15°F below your desired doneness. This usually takes about 30 minutes per pound.
- Medium-rare: 120–125°F
- Medium: 130–135°F
- This will take approximately 60–90 minutes, depending on the size of your tenderloin.
- Remove the tenderloin from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes. Cover loosely with foil while you prepare for searing.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the oil and allow it to shimmer.
- Sear the tenderloin for 1–2 minutes on each side, including the ends, until a deep, golden-brown crust forms.
- Reduce the heat slightly and add the butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.
- Spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the tenderloin as it sears to infuse flavor.
- Remove the tenderloin from the skillet and let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
- Slice into ½-inch to 1-inch medallions and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
4kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004g
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.