This simple recipe for grilled beef tenderloin is juicy, tender, and flavorful, making it the ideal holiday dish. You’ll save time and oven space by making it in just 30 minutes from beginning to end!
How to Grill Beef Tenderloin
- 1 Beef Tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ground Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- On the kitchen counter, let the tenderloin reach room temperature. This step is really important, so dont skip it. The tenderloin (or any other large cut of meat) won’t cook evenly if you don’t let it come to room temperature.
- Fire up the grill while your tenderloin is warming up. Put a lot of coals on a charcoal grill or turn on half the burners on a gas grill because we’re going to cook this indirectly.
- For seasoning, less is definitely more here. I enjoy adding freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt to mine. Rub the black pepper and salt all over.
- Place the beef tenderloin over the hot part of the grill to sear it once it has warmed to room temperature and your grill is hot. To make a nice crust, we want to sear (not burn!) the tenderloin on all sides.
- After the tenderloin has been seared on all sides, move it to the cool side of the grill and insert your probe thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
- Close the lid and leave it alone!
- Keep the grill’s temperature between 325 and 350 degrees (on the cool side). It should take a 6 pound beef tenderloin just over an hour to reach our ideal temperature of 130 degrees. Dont go by time though, cook to temperature.
- Remove the tenderloin from the grill once it reaches 130 degrees and place it on a platter.
- Before carving, let the tenderloin rest for 15 minutes in aluminum foil. If you don’t let it sit, the meat will lose all of its mouthwatering juices.
- Remove the twine.
- Serve either thick filets or thin slices for maximum tenderness.
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FAQ
How do you grill beef tenderloin steaks on a gas grill?
Keep the grill’s temperature between 325 and 350 degrees (on the cool side). It should take a 6 pound beef tenderloin just over an hour to reach our ideal temperature of 130 degrees. Don’t go by time though, cook to temperature. Remove the tenderloin from the grill once it reaches 130 degrees and place it on a platter.
What temperature should beef tenderloin be grilled at?
Your beef cut will become tough and dry if you sear it first because the muscle fibers will contract and force the moisture out. During the final 8 to 10 minutes of cooking, the reverse sear is carried out for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. The beef tenderloin can be removed from the grill after being perfectly seared.
Should I sear beef tenderloin before grilling?
A 34 to 1-pound tenderloin should be cooked for 30 to 35 minutes over medium-high indirect heat, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F. Turn once halfway through grilling time.