Cook Beef Tenderloin Tails
Tender Beef Tenderloin Tails, roasted in the oven, slow and low, a more affordable filet.
Course: Meat
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef tenderloin, filet mignon, tenderloin tails
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin tails size can vary
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning see notes
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- fresh thyme sprigs optional
Make sure the membrane of the tails is removed. Usually, this is already done by the butcher.
Size may vary, so use a meat thermometer for your desired level of doneness.
Season either with salt and pepper, steak seasoning (such as Montreal steak seasoning) or with all, depending on seasoning you're using.
If you have time, have tails sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes, so tails cook more evenly.
Reverse Sear
Roast on rack or baking pan at 240 degrees F. For the last 2-4 minutes put under the broiler or into a frying pan with a pat of butter to sear the outside. This may seem low, but the meat will achieve more of the same level of doneness when roasted low and slow.
For Rare: Sear, once center reaches120 F. For Medium Rare, sear once center reaches 125 F.For Medium, sear once center reaches 130 F. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, before slicing. Garnish with fresh thyme.