The holidays for my family is all about tradition and when it comes to tradition, that usually means food. I look forward all year long to making extra special dishes, like this Rosemary Garlic Beef Tenderloin I make every Christmas.

Rosemary Garlic Beef Tenderloin

Easy and delicious Rosemary Garlic Beef Tenderloin perfect for a holiday dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
16 oz white mushrooms, sliced
2 large shallots, diced
3 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
3 tbsp garlic, minced
salt & pepper, to taste
3 lbs beef tenderloin roast
1 large red onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Place oven rack in center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt one tablespoon oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the mushroom and shallots and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms and shallots develop a bit of color and soften, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. In a bowl, add oil, the rosemary and garlic and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Rub the rosemary-garlic mixture on top and all along the sides of the beef.
4. Arrange the sliced red onion on the bottom of the same skillet and place the seasoned beef tenderloin on top of the onions
5. Arrange the mushroom and shallot mixture around the sides of the beef and place in the pre-heated oven for 45-50 minutes for medium-rare or longer for more well done results.
6. Remove from oven and rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Actual cooking time will vary depending on a number of factors, including the starting internal temperature of the beef. Therefore, allow the beef to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before roasting and use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. For medium-rare, remove from oven at 140°F. The temperature will rise to 145°F as it rests.

We serve this Rosemary Garlic Beef Tenderloin with mashed potatoes. We just love the taste of the gravy from the pan drippings on the potatoes. Add in the mushrooms and onions, oh my!

What is on your holiday dinner menu?

Name: Rosemary Garlic Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 16 oz white mushrooms, sliced; 2 large shallots, diced; 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 3 tbsp garlic, minced; salt & pepper, to taste; 3 lbs beef tenderloin roast; 1 large red onion, sliced