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Grilled Garlic Butter beef Tenderloin partially sliced on a cutting board with rosemary sprig
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Grilled Garlic Butter Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin is one of the easiest and most delicious things you can grill for a special occasion or holiday meal. Coated in a delicious toasted garlic and rosemary butter that will melt in your mouth with every bite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef tenderloin, filet mignon, how to grill beef tenderloin, tenderloin beef roast
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 583kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 pound beef tenderloin
  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoon koshers salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • pinch chili flakes or ground red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Set tenderloin out to come to room temperature about an hour before grilling.
  • Trim any silver skin by running a sharp knife down the edge to remove the thin layer. 
  • Tuck the tapered end under and tie the roast or trim and reserve for another use. This will help the roast cook evenly.
  • Prepare the garlic butter by adding butter and garlic to a small skillet. Cook over low heat until garlic starts to get brown and toasted. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper. 
  • Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar until melted. Set aside and cool slightly. 
  • Place tenderloin on a sheet pan and pour garlic butter over the meat. Spread the garlic and herbs evenly over the top of the roast.
  • Prepare a grill fire with hickory for smoke flavor to about 350°. 
  • Cook tenderloin over indirect fire with the grill lid closed about 30 minutes. Check with a digital thermometer and continue to cook until desired doneness is reached about 45 minutes total for rare, about 1 hour for medium rare. 
  • Remove from grill to a cutting board and allow to rest about 15 minutes before serving. 
  • Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

TEMPERATURES FOR BEEF TENDERLOIN:

  • Rare:  120- 125°
  • Medium Rare: 130°
  • Medium: 145°
  • Store tightly wrapped in several layers of plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 4 days. 
  • Reheat in a skillet with butter or olive oil over medium heat, turning once to heat through on both sides, about 3- 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 751mg | Sugar: 3g