Smoked and Seared Beef Tenderloin with Montreal Steak Seasoning | Divaqbbq
Smoked and Seared Beef Tenderloin with Montreal Steak Seasoning
25 mins prepServes 6
This recipe features a homemade Montreal steak seasoning used to flavor a beef tenderloin, which is then smoked at 225F and finished with a sear to an internal temperature of 125F using a Traeger grill and mesquite.
1. First, prepare the Diva Q Montreal Steak Seasoning: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp kosher sea salt, 3 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp granulated garlic, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp granulated onion, 1 tbsp dill, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp dried mustard. Mix well. Store any unused seasoning in a sealed container.
2. Trim and tie a beef tenderloin.
3. Season the beef tenderloin generously with the prepared Montreal Steak Seasoning.
4. Set your Traeger grill to 225F and use mesquite wood for smoking.
5. Smoke the beef tenderloin.
6. After smoking, increase the grill temperature to a higher setting to sear the tenderloin.
7. Sear the tenderloin until its internal temperature reaches 125F.
