Perfect Basic Beef Tenderloin

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

396 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 11.8g 4% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9844mg 100% DV
Potassium 174.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 21.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 20.7mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 21.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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