Holiday Beef Tenderloin
A simple, show-stopping beef Tenderloin rubbed in Greek seasoning and cracked black pepper, roasted hot for a crisp crust and juicy center. Let it rest, slice thin, and serve for an easy holiday centerpiece that feels special with almost no fuss.
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Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 3
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Combine Greek seasoning and black pepper; roll roast in rub mixture to cover all surfaces.
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Step 2
Place roast on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 35-45 minutes for medium rare; 45-50 minutes for medium doneness.
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Step 3
Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15-20 minutes.(Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
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Step 4
Carve roast into slices. Season with salt, as desired.
Nutrition Information
269 Calories
4.1g SAT FAT
35g PROTEIN
4.9 mg IRON
4.8 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 269 Calories; 93 Calories from fat; 10.3 g Total Fat (4.1 g Saturated Fat; 4.5 g Monounsaturated Fat); 103 mg Cholesterol; 66.0 mg Sodium; 8.8 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.5 g Dietary Fiber; 35.3 g Protein; 4.9 mg Iron; 571.4 mg Potassium; 0.1 mg Thiamin; 0.5 mg Riboflavin; 12.2 mg Niacin (NE); 0.8 mg Vitamin B6; 4.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.8 mg Zinc; 28.6 mcg Selenium; 73.6 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin (NE), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium. It is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Potassium, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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