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Beef tenderloin in the oven.45 minutes to 1 h at 425°F

Whole tenderloin, 4-6 lb. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

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One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
The source chart uses this temperature.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Beef tenderloin, your setting

45 min to 1 h

at 425°F

Check at 45 min

Based on FoodSafety.gov: meat and poultry roasting charts.

Source entry: Tenderloin roast whole. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    425°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    45 minutes to 1 h; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Check

    145°F at the center; Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb.

  4. 4

    Rest

    At least 3 minutes after reaching the safe temperature.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Beef tenderloin cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
4 lb45 minutes to 1 hModel estimate
5 lb45 minutes to 1 hSource reference
6 lb45 minutes to 1 hModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

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A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does beef tenderloin take in the oven?

For Whole tenderloin, 4-6 lb, the chart baseline is 45 minutes to 1 h at 425°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes beef tenderloin cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook beef tenderloin from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 45 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when beef tenderloin is done?

Reach 145°F before removing from heat, then rest for at least 3 minutes. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.