Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Herbs Recipe

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   Trim any excess fat from meat and throw away.

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   Cut through tenderloin lengthwise to within 1/2 inch of other side.

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   Lay meat open like a book.

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   Spread meat with mustard.

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   Lay basil and sage leaves on mustard.

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   Sprinkle with thyme leaves, garlic, and pepper.

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   Bring cut sides together and tie roast with cotton string at about 1-inch intervals to secure.

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   Coat surface of beef with butter and sprinkle with more pepper.

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   Lay roast, cut to the side, on a rack in a 12- by 17-inch pan.

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    Bake in a 425 degree oven till a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 130 to 135 degrees for rare, 40 to 50 min.

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    Let rest in a hot place up to 20 min.

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    Transfer meat to a platter.

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    Remove strings.

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    Garnish with herb sprigs.

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    Slice and add in salt and pepper to taste.

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    This recipe yields 8 servings.

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    Comments: Up to 4 hrs ahead, prepare meat to roast.

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