Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Herb-Garlic-Pepper Coating

Description

Rosemary, thyme, and garlic season a whole beef tenderloin which is then grilled to a rosy pink.

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) whole beef tenderloin
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Use a sharp knife or scissors to remove silverskin and trim excess fat from tenderloin. Fold the thinner end under to approximate the thickness of the rest of the roast and tie with butcher’s twine to secure. Tie tenderloin in 1 1/2- to 2-inch intervals to help it keep its shape during cooking.
  2. Mix together garlic
  3. oil
  4. rosemary
  5. pepper
  6. thyme
  7. and salt in a small bowl; rub over tenderloin to coat. Let sit while you preheat the grill.
  8. Light a charcoal fire in one half of a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to high for 10 minutes and lightly oil the grate.
  9. Place tenderloin on the hot grill and close the lid. Grill until well-seared
  10. about 5 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side.
  11. Move tenderloin to the cool side of the charcoal grill
  12. or if using a gas grill
  13. turn off the burner directly underneath the tenderloin and turn the remaining one or two burners (depending on grill style) to medium. Cook until rosy pink and a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest section registers 130 degrees F (54 degrees C)
  14. 45 to 60 minutes. Cook time will depend on tenderloin size and grill.
  15. Let tenderloin rest 15 minutes before carving.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 13

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