Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
This beef tenderloin is seasoned with olive oil, minced garlic, dried basil, crushed rosemary, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a fragrant herb-and-garlic coating that complements the beef’s naturally tender character. Its simple preparation makes it a fitting centerpiece for a special dinner, holiday table, or elegant gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 74 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Tie tenderloin at 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.
- 3
Combine oil and garlic in a bowl; brush over meat. Mix basil, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over the meat.
- 4
Roast beef tenderloin in the preheated oven until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Calories 155.7 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 22.6 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 0.57 g 0%
- Total Fat 8.31 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 5.26 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 247.76 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 5.8 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 15.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.25 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Louise's Garlic Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 155.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin healthy?
- Louise's Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 155.7 calories and 22.6 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 247.76 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.26 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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