Beef Tenderloin And Friends

1. 1

   -salt and pepper tenderloin well, and tie with string to keep shape

2. 2

   -sear in hot pan until nicely browned on all sides

3. 3

   -roast in hot (450) oven for 20-30 minutes until desired degree of doneness (shoot for medium rare for best presentation and flavor)

4. 4

   -remove from oven and let rest

5. 5

   -cut vegetables to bite size (harder vegetables like the roots will take longer to cook than softer vegetables like bell peppers and onions, so should be cut a bit smaller so that everything is done at the same time

6. 6

   -toss the vegetables with olive oil, herbs, and vinegar

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   -roast in hot oven with beef until done

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   -remove and let cool

9. 9

   -meanwhile, mix the mayo and chipotle peppers with adobo in a food processer or blender until smooth. Taste and make sure the heat level is ok; you might need to add more mayo or peppers depending on your taste

10. 10

    -to serve, slice beef and arrange along outside of platter; pile the vegetables in the middle, pour the mayo sauce over the beef and serve

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    -tastes wonderful warm or at room temperature (the sauce should be cool)

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