It’s the time of year for cooking big cuts of meat, so I decided to give beef tenderloin a shot! This Parmesan Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin is a must. Loaded baked potatoes served with a herby and savory Beef Tenderloin is a solid holiday dinner or special occasion meal. 

For this recipe, I’m teaming up with QALO using their Q2X silicone ring that’s perfect for over the fire cooking as it can withstand extreme temperatures, all while being comfortable! This recipe takes a quick 30 minutes to prep and results in the most tender and flavorful meat!

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What is Beef Tenderloin?

Beef tenderloin is a cut of meat taken from the hindquarters or psoas major, and is known for being the most tender cut of beef. Some people use the term beef tenderloin and filet mignon interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Filet mignon is part of the tenderloin. 

Beef tenderloin is extremely lean but, if cooked right, delivers melt-in-your-mouth juiciness that can’t be beaten. It’s also easy to find and is likely at any of your local grocery stores.

Why You’ll Love Parmesan Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

I could rave about this hearty beef tenderloin steak for hours. The herb and parmesan crust helps to add some fattiness and holiday flavors to a relatively lean slab of meat. It also pairs well with baked potatoes covered in melty cheese, sour cream, and chives. 

Not to mention, you’ll love how straightforward this recipe is. Don’t let the long cook time intimidate you because most of it is time spent on the smoker. Just follow the instructions, and you’ll have a tasty grilled beef tenderloin on your table in no time. 

For more on tenderloins, check out my Herb Crusted Bison Tenderloin, Bacon Wrapped Honey Cajun Pork Tenderloin, Stuffed Beef Tenderloin and Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Onions. 

How to Make Parmesan Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin 

Parmesan Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin Ingredients

Steak:

• Whole Beef Tenderloin
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Canola Oil

Parmesan Herb Crust:

• Grated Parmesan
• Panko Crumbs
• Chopped Parsley
• Garlic Paste
• Chopped Rosemary
• Chopped Thyme
• Chopped Tarragon
• Kosher Salt
• Olive Oil

Baked Potatoes:

• Russet Potatoes
• Unsalted Butter, melted
• Shredded Cheese
• Chopped Chives
• Sour Cream

Let’s Get Cooking

Prep the Smoker

Alright, let’s begin our cook by preheating the smoker to medium-high heat (about 375F) for two-zone cooking so that it’ll be ready for our potatoes.

Start Your Potatoes 

Poke holes with a fork in your potatoes so that steam can escape during the cooking process. Then wrap the potatoes completely in aluminum foil. Add the potatoes to the cooler side of the grill to cook for 1-1.5 hours until tender and softened. Make sure to flip and rotate them as needed so that they cook evenly. Once the potatoes are done, pull them off and keep warm until serving.

Parmesan Herb Crust for our Beef Tenderloin

Mix all the ingredients for the Parmesan Herb Crust in a small bowl. Add your olive oil slowly and mix around until you have a nice texture (should be like wet sand). 

If you’d prefer to use butter as a substitute for the olive oil, that’s okay too! I liked the olive oil because it made for a very fresh and crisp tasting crust, but if you want that savory, buttery meltiness then give butter a go!

For more steaks with a crust, check out my Parmesan Crusted Steak Skewers, Blue Cheese Crusted Steaks, Coffee Crusted Ribeyes with Honey Chili Butter and Tomahawk Steak with French Onion Crust. 

Beef Tenderloin

Lather your beef tenderloin with oil and generously season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 

Add your tenderloin to sear over the high-heat part of the grill for 1-1.5 minutes per side.

Once you have some color and grill marks, pull the whole tenderloin to the cooler side to cook until 120F internal (about 15-20 minutes), making sure to flip and rotate the tenderloin every 5-7 minutes. 

When the steak is about 100F internal, add your Parmesan Herb Crust to the top of the tenderloin and cook over high heat until the crust is caramelized and the steak is done (if necessary, use your broiler or use a torch).

Once the tenderloin has reached your desired doneness, pull it off and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Serving Parmesan Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

For serving, make your baked potato with melted butter, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives. Of course you can add or withhold these baked potato ingredients to result in the potato of your choice.

Finally,  grab a cutting board, slice up the beef tenderloin, and enjoy!

Storage

I’ll be surprised if you have any leftovers, especially if you serve this bad boy for Christmas dinner. But if you have some leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. The same goes for any leftover baked potatoes.

Reheating/Leftovers

To reheat your leftovers, you can microwave the potatoes and arrange your beef tenderloin on a lined baking sheet. Then, place your leftovers in the oven at 375 degrees f until warm.

FAQs

Which cooking method is best for beef tenderloin?

For the best results, low and slow is your answer because cooking the meat on a lower heat for a few hours will ensure the meat cooks evenly through. Also, searing your meat will give you that nice crust we all love. 

Is prime rib and beef tenderloin the same? 

Prime rib is cut from the rib section, and beef tenderloin comes from the hindquarters. Although they are both good cuts of meat, they are not the same.

I think we can all agree that a properly cooked tenderloin is the epitome of good eats, and this is the best beef tenderloin recipe I’ve created in a while. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Who doesn’t love a good parmesan-crusted beef tenderloin covered in fresh herbs and paired with hearty baked potatoes?

For more delicious recipes, check out my second cookbook Flavor X Fire or my first cookbook Food X Fire!

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