Simple Beef Tenderloin

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   1. Mix together the garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme, using a little olive oil to make a paste. Rub this mixture all over the tenderloin. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

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   2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator an hour before roasting and let it come to room temperature.

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   3. Place tenderloin in a shallow roasting pan such that it is even in thickness, tucking up the thinner tail if necessary. Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the roast.

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   4. Roast 35 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees F. Loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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