Beef and Veal: Beef and Veal Dishes: Herbed Tenderloin

An aromatic roast fit for a 'king' or 'queen'.

Author: Courtesy of Certified Angus Beef ®
Date: December 02, 2005

Serves: 14 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 55 mins
Extra Time: 20 mins (for roast resting)

Ingredients:

1 (4 to 5 lb.) Certified Angus Beef ® peeled tenderloin, trimmed
1 Tbsp dried oregano leaves
1 Tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 tsp dry mustard

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425° F.

Place tenderloin on rack in shallow roasting pan. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl; mix until well-blended. Rub onto surface of tenderloin.

Bake at 425° F for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 325° F and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches
140° F for rare, 150° F for medium-rare or 160° F for medium.

Remove from oven, cover with foil and let roast rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Serves 12-14.