Cooking beef tenderloin to the right temperature is crucial for achieving perfect doneness. For a rare roast, aim for an internal temperature of 120 to 125 F; for medium-rare, 130 to 135 F is ideal.
For this dinner-served-cold recipe, sear beef tenderloin on the grill, and then toss with juicy tomatoes and cucumbers. If you've got a tenderloin in the oven and Champagne flowing freely ...