Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (3 to 4 lb.); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 6 fresh basil leaves (about 4 in.); 6 fresh sage leaves (about 3 in.); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 3 to 6 cloves garlic, minced; Fresh-ground pepper; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, at room temperature; Sage,basil, or thyme sprigs; Salt

Servings: persons

1 center-cut beef tenderloin (3 to 4 lb.)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 fresh basil leaves (about 4 in.)
6 fresh sage leaves (about 3 in.)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh-ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, at room temperature
Sage,basil, or thyme sprigs
Salt

1
Trim any excess fat from meat and discard. Cut through tenderloin lengthwise to within 1/2 inch of other side. Lay meat open like a book.
2
Spread meat with mustard. Lay basil and sage leaves on mustard. Sprinkle with thyme leaves, garlic, and pepper.
3
Bring cut sides together and tie roast with cotton string at about 1-inch intervals to secure. Coat surface of beef with butter and sprinkle with more pepper. Lay roast, cut to the side, on a rack in a 12- by 17-inch pan.
4
Bake in a 425u00b0 oven until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 130u00b0 to 135u00b0 for rare, 40 to 50 minutes. Let rest in a warm place up to 20 minutes.
5
Transfer meat to a platter. Remove strings. Garnish with herb sprigs. Slice and add salt and pepper to taste.

266

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (3 to 4 lb.), 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 6 fresh basil leaves (about 4 in.), 6 fresh sage leaves (about 3 in.), and more.

Yes, Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Herbs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Herbs

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