Herbed and Spiced Roasted Beef Tenderloin

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Here's a special-occasion roast enhanced with classic seasonings. Roasting two large ends of tenderloin instead of one whole piece ensures even cooking. (The meat needs to be coated with its aromatic rub, then chilled for at least six hours before roasting.)

Submitted by EDRUZAK
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tenderloins on a rack in a large roasting pan.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

683 Calories
56g Fat
2g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 683
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g 72%
Saturated Fat 22g 109%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 831mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 41g 81%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 710mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.