Perfect Basic Beef Tenderloin

Name: Perfect Basic Beef Tenderloin
Ingredients: 1 -2 lb of whole trimmed beef tenderloin; olive oil, just enough to rub both sides of beef; garlic powder, to taste; seasoning salt, to taste; seasoned pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons water

6 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 -2 lb of whole trimmed beef tenderloin
olive oil, just enough to rub both sides of beef
garlic powder, to taste
seasoning salt, to taste
seasoned pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Heat oven to 500 degrees.
2

Spray a small roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3

Rub beef with just enough olive oil to moisten.
4

Season to taste with garlic powder, seasoned salt and seasoned pepper, taking care to do both sides.
5

Place in roasting pan.
6

Add water to pan, but do not pour over beef.
7

Cook 15 minutes uncovered at 500 degrees.
8

Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
9

Cook an additional 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
10

Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
11

Place meat on platter and pour pan juices over.