Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin - Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

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Why is beef tenderloin healthy? ›

While it can be unhealthy to eat too much fatty red meat, lean red meat doesn't raise your cholesterol and contains nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, iron, niacin, and zinc. Beef tenderloin is a lean, delicious -- and healthy -- way to go.

The protein in meat can help with weight loss as well as building and maintaining muscle mass, according to Valdez. One grilled 121-gram tenderloin steak (about 4 ounces), for example, contains 255 calories, 37 grams of protein, 11 grams of fat and 0 grams of carbs, per the USDA. That's one heck of a protein punch.

Lean cuts of pork, like the tenderloin, serve up protein with fewer calories, making them a good choice for weight loss. When it comes to losing weight, getting a handle on how many calories you're eating is important, but so is making sure you're getting an appropriate balance of carbs, fat and protein.

In terms of cost, Tenderloin is more expensive than Ribeye. Because of the lower fat content, the Tenderloin tends to dry more quickly, which is why it is often wrapped in bacon or accompanied by sauces. 100% Organic Grass-fed Tenderloin and Ribeye steak are often leaner than grain-fed but more tender and flavorful.

To sum up: Filet mignon is part of a beef tenderloin, but a beef tenderloin is not a filet mignon. Instead, it houses the filet mignon, which comes from the end portion of the tenderloin. The rest of the tenderloin can create other steak cuts or a delicious tenderloin roast to feed the family.

Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 140°F. Cover beef with tent of aluminum foil and let stand about 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°, and beef will be easier to carve.)

Tenderloin, Boneless | Lean. A long, narrow, and lean muscle located within the Loin, this is the most tender cut of beef available. The Tenderloin is the source of Tenderloin Steak or Filet Mignon, and is a component of T-Bone and Porterhouse Steaks.

A 3-ounce portion of tenderloin is an excellent source of protein, thiamin, vitamin B6, phosphorous and niacin as well as a good source of potassium, riboflavin and zinc. Yet, it contributes only 6 percent of calories to a 2,000-calorie diet.

Healthiest options: turkey and chicken

When it comes to the healthiest meats that pack the biggest nutritional punch, turkey and chicken should be at the top of your (grocery) list, says Schiff. Both are about equal in terms of nutrition, with turkey tending to be leaner than chicken.