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Best Grilled Whole Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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Juicy, tender, and richly flavorful, this easy Grilled Beef Tenderloin Recipe makes a perfect holiday meal. It takes just 30 minutes to make from start to finish, saving you time and room in your oven!

Grilled beef tenderloin sliced on a cutting board
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  • Equipment
  • Ingredients
  • Are beef tenderloin and filet mignon the same thing?
  • How to Cook Beef Tenderloin on the Grill
  • Trimming Beef Tenderloin
  • How to Grill Beef Tenderloin
  • Best Beef Recipes Tips
  • Beef Tenderloin Temperature
  • How many people does this dish feed?
  • Side Dishes for Beef Tenderloin
  • Beef Tenderloin Recipes
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Equipment

  • Grill and tongs
  • Meat thermometer for best results
  • Cutting board and carving knife
  • Small bowl to mix seasoning blend

We always recommend using a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your beef when grilling. This will make it easy to know when your tenderloin is ready to take off the grill!

Ingredients

  • Whole Beef tenderloin: We use a 3 lb. tenderloin roast
  • Seasoning: Rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper

Use sea salt instead of table salt for best results. Sea salt is flakier and will give your beef tenderloin on the grill a beautiful crust.

Trimmed beef tenderloin on a cutting board

We like to refer to this recipe as Million Dollar Beef Tenderloin! It is that good! Just follow our directions and you too will be in love with this recipe.

Are beef tenderloin and filet mignon the same thing?

Filet mignon and beef tenderloin are both from the same cut of beef, but tenderloin is the whole cut, while filet mignon refers to steaks cut from the whole beef tenderloin.

How to Cook Beef Tenderloin on the Grill

Before grilling beef tenderloin, the beef should be trimmed of excess fat and the silver skin removed.

You can ask your butcher to do this for you, or do it easily at home following our instructions!

Trimming Beef Tenderloin

  1. With your tenderloin laying flat, carefully cut just under the silver skin with your knife. Keep the blade close to the meat, without removing too much of the meat itself. Cut away from yourself.
  2. Pull the tissue tightly against the blade using your free hand for a clean cut. Cut through the tissue until you trim it off completely. Do the same for any large white sections on the beef, which is excess fat.

For an example of how to trim tenderloin, watch this video: How to Trim a Tenderloin Roast.

This recipe is keto friendly. Try more of our Best Keto Beef Recipes!

How to Grill Beef Tenderloin

  1. Bring beef tenderloin to room temperature by letting it sit out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking. Once ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Mix rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the beef with seasoning, patting it down to coat it well.
    Seasoned beef tenderloin on a cutting board
  3. Grill for 30 minutes with the lid closed. Check often with a meat thermometer. For medium rare, grill until beef reaches an internal temperature of 135°F or 145°F for medium.
    Beef tenderloin on the grill
  4. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve, and enjoy!
Sliced beef tenderloin on a cutting board up close

Best Beef Recipes Tips

  • Always let your beef reach room temperature before you grill it. It will cook more evenly throughout this way.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best results.
  • Let your beef rest for at least 10 minutes before you slice it.

Beef Tenderloin Temperature

Follow our Beef Temperature Chart to find the perfect temperature for your beef. Use a meat thermometer when grilling so you know exactly when to pull it off of the heat.

chart showing slices of beef with temperatures - 125 for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium, 150 for medium-well, 160 for well-done

How many people does this dish feed?

You can expect to easily feed 6 people with a 3 lb. grilled beef tenderloin. For a 4 lb. tenderloin, you can expect to feed about 8-10.

Side Dishes for Beef Tenderloin

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Broccoli Gratin
  • Roasted Butternut Squash

Don't forget, Garlic Butter makes everything better!

Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes!

Sliced beef tenderloin with a side of sauce

Beef Tenderloin Recipes

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Juicy, tender, and richly flavorful, this easy Grilled Beef Tenderloin Recipe makes a perfect holiday meal.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course: Beef Grilling Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef tenderloin recipe, grilled beef tenderloin, grilled tenderloin recipe

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 793 kcal

  • Grill

  • 3 lb. beef tenderloin roast
  • 1 Tbsp. rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp. thyme
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tsp. pepper
  • Bring a 3 lb. beef tenderloin to room temperature by letting it sit out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.

    Once ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high heat.

    Mix 1 Tbsp. rosemary, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 2 Tbsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp. sea salt, and 2 tsp. black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the beef with seasoning, patting it down to coat it well.

    Seasoned beef tenderloin on a cutting board

  • Grill for 30 minutes with the lid closed. Check often with a meat thermometer. For medium rare, grill until beef reaches an internal temperature of 135°F or 145°F for medium.

    Beef tenderloin on the grill

  • Let the beef rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

    Serve, and enjoy!

    Sliced beef tenderloin on a cutting board

  • Always let your beef reach room temperature before you grill it. It will cook more evenly throughout this way.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best results.
  • Let your beef rest for at least 10 minutes before you slice it.
  • Serving: 1 g | Calories: 793 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 59 g | Fat: 59 g | Saturated Fat: 23 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27 g | Cholesterol: 210 mg | Sodium: 914 mg | Fiber: 1 g

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