Oven-Roasted Fillet of Beef

Whether as a Sunday family dinner or small celebration, a beef fillet makes a delicious main course. This oven-roasted fillet of beef recipe couldn't be easier to make.

By Cyd Raftus McDowell
Updated June 09, 2023
Sliced Oven Roasted Fillet of Beef on a Plate, and in the Surroundings, the Carving Utensils on the Green Kitchen Towel, Two Glasses of Water, and a Stack of Plates

Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

A coating of mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme add plenty of flavor without masking the beef, and a quick sear on the stovetop adds color and locks in juices. After a quick roast in the oven, the beef fillet will emerge perfectly medium-rare.

A version of this article originally appeared on MyRecipes.com

Sliced Oven Roasted Fillet of Beef on a Plate, and in the Surroundings, the Carving Utensils on the Green Kitchen Towel, Two Glasses of Water, and a Stack of Plates

Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Oven-Roasted Fillet of Beef

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Resting Time: 40 mins
Total Time 80 mins
Servings 6 to 10 main dish servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-pound) fillet of beef

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

  1. Bring the roast to room temperature and preheat the oven to 500° F:

    Remove the fillet from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting to bring it to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 500° F and position a rack in the center.

    Fillet of Meat on a Parchment Paper Lined Baking Sheet

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
  2. Prepare and brown the roast:

    Spread the mustard evenly on all sides of the fillet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and thyme.

    Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over high heat; the oil should shimmer but not smoke. Brown the fillet on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

    Seasoning Added to Fillet of Meat on a Parchment Paper Lined Baking Sheet for Oven-Roasted Fillet of Beef

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
    Roasted Fillet of Beef in a Cast Iron Skillet

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
  3. Roast and serve:

    Place the fillet in the oven and reduce the temperature to 425°F. Roast for about 25 minutes for rare or until a meat thermometer reads 130°F when inserted into the center. (Check the temperature once after about 20 minutes to gauge how far along the fillet is.)

    Remove the fillet from oven and allow it to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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    Digital Thermometer Used to Check Internal Temperature of Roasted Fillet of Beef in a Cast Iron Skillet

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
    Oven-Roasted Fillet of Beef in a Cast Iron Skillet

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
    Oven Roasted Fillet of Beef on a Cutting Board With a Few Slices Laying on the Cutting Board Next to the Fillet. Next to the Meat, the Carving Utensil on the Cutting Board and a Green Kitchen Towel on the Counter

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
487 Calories
32g Fat
1g Carbs
48g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories 487
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 48g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 511mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.