How To Cook Beef Tenderloin | Kansas City Steaks

How to Cook Beef Tenderloin in the Oven

One of the easiest methods of cooking Beef Tenderloin is in the oven. With minimal prep and our easy-to-follow guidelines, you'll present a juicy and tasty roast to guests in no time. For best results, make sure the Tenderloin roast is completely thawed. If your roast is frozen, we recommend thawing it in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours. Once thawed, remove your roast from the refrigerator at least one hour (but not more than two hours) before cooking to allow the roast to come to room temperature.

Season your Beef Tenderloin Roast well. Our Kansas City Steak Original Steak Seasoning is an excellent choice; coarse salt and freshly ground pepper are always classic. Leave overnight for deeper flavor.

Preheat your oven to 450°F.

Follow the directions below for cooking Beef Tenderloin Roast in the oven to perfection:

• Place the roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover the roast. Do not add water or cover the roast and cook to desired doneness, according to the Measuring Doneness and Cooking Times Chart listed below.
• Roast until a meat thermometer registers 130°F (about 25–30 minutes) for medium-rare doneness or 140°F for medium doneness (about 30–35 minutes). Remember, your roast will continue to warm after removing it from the oven.
• Transfer your roast to a carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15–20 minutes before carving. The temperature of the meat will continue to rise for as much as 10°F during this time.
• Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your Filet Mignon to ensure it is cooked to the perfect level of doneness, from rare to medium-well. The final temperature for medium-rare should read 135°F.
• Resting is important because the heat of cooking pulls the juices in the meat toward the surface; if you slice into it immediately after cooking, those flavorful juices will end up on your plate, not in your steak. Allowing your roast to rest will give the juices time to sink back in and throughout the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.
• Prior to serving, expand upon the delicious taste by topping with Kansas City Steak Finishing Butters for full flavor.
• Lastly, carve into individual steaks and serve!