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traeger beef tenderloin

Traeger Beef Tenderloin

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Indulge in a gourmet feast with our Traeger beef tenderloin recipe. Discover the secret to achieving restaurant-quality results right in your backyard.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 whole beef tenderloin about 4 to 5 pounds, trimmed
  • 1 cup wood chips hickory or mesquite

For the Rub:

  • ¼ cup freshly ground coffee
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your heat preference

Optional serving sauce:

  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Preparing the Beef Tenderloin

  • Preheat your Traeger pellet grill to 225°F (107°C). Let the grill smoke and get those wood chips ready for flavor infusion.
  • In the meantime, prepare the beef tenderloin. Make sure it's fully trimmed, removing any excess fat or silver skin.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients - ground coffee, brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful coffee rub.
  • Generously coat the entire surface of the beef tenderloin with the coffee rub. Make sure you get it all in there, rubbing it in like you mean it!

Smoking the Beef Tenderloin

  • Once your pellet grill is up to temperature and the wood chips are smoking, place the coffee-rubbed beef tenderloin directly on the grill grate.
  • Close the lid and let the magic happen! Smoke the beef tenderloin at 225°F (107°C) for about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C).
  • During the smoking process, don't forget to check on your pellet grill occasionally to ensure a steady temperature and to add more wood chips if needed.

The Sear (Optional)

  • Now comes the fun part - the searing! If you're all about that crust, crank up the heat on your pellet grill to 450°F (232°C) for the final phase.
  • Sear the smoked beef tenderloin for about 2 minutes on each side. This will give you that beautiful caramelized crust while locking in all the juiciness.

Resting and Serving

  • Once your beef tenderloin has reached the desired doneness and got that dreamy crust (if you seared it), it's time to take it off the grill.
  • Let the tenderloin rest for about 10 minutes to allow those delicious juices to redistribute within the meat. Tent it with foil to keep it warm.
  • If you're serving it with a sauce, now's the time to prepare it. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef broth, butter, and Dijon mustard. Whisk it all together until the butter melts and the sauce is warmed through.
  • Now, slice that tenderloin into thick, juicy medallions. Drizzle with the optional sauce or serve it as it is. Pair it with your favorite side dishes, and there you have it - a gourmet Traeger smoked coffee-rubbed beef tenderloin that'll blow everyone's taste buds away!