Grilled Beef Tenderloin With Herb-Garlic-Pepper Coating
- Ready In:
- 1hr 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
6 oz. serving
- Serves:
- 12-16
ingredients
- 1 (4 1/2-6 lb) beef tenderloin (whole,4 1/2 to 6 lbs.)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 large garlic cloves, minced (a generous 2 T.)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
directions
- Prepare beef: Trim off excess fat with a sharp knife.
- Fold thin tip end under to approximate the thickness of the rest of the roast.
- Tie with butcher's twine, then keep tying the roast with twine every 1 1/2 to 2 inches (to help the roast keep its shape).
- Snip silverskin with scissors to keep roast from bowing during cooking.
- Then mix oil,rosemary,garlic,thyme,pepper and salt;rub over roast to coat.
- Either build a charcoal fire in half the grill or turn all gas burners on high for 10 minutes,.
- Lubricate rack with an oil-soaked rag using tongs.
- Place beef on hot rack and close lid; grill until well-seared, about 5 minutes. Turn meat and close lid; grill until well-seared on second side, another 5 minutes.
- Move meat to the charcoal grill's cool side, or turn off the burner directly under the meat and turn remaining one or two burners (depending on grill style) to medium.
- Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest section registers 130 degrees for rosy pink, 45 to 60 minutes, depending on tenderloin size and grill.
- Let meat rest 15 minutes before carving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Leslie in Texas
Spring, Texas