Tea-Smoked Beef Tenderloin With Pear Salad Recipe

Name: Tea-Smoked Beef Tenderloin With Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEEF; 1 cup jasmine tea, loose; 1 cup white rice, uncooked; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 lb beef tenderloin; SALAD; 2 pears, halved, cored and cut into thin wedges; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 large green onions, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced; 1 teaspoon of fresh mint, slivered (or more); 2 teaspoons fresh basil, slivered (or more); 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; freshly ground black pepper; DRESSING for BEEF; 1 lime, zest and juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced shallot; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; salt

Servings: persons

BEEF
1 cup jasmine tea, loose
1 cup white rice, uncooked
1 cup brown sugar
1 lb beef tenderloin
SALAD
2 pears, halved, cored and cut into thin wedges
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 large green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, slivered (or more)
2 teaspoons fresh basil, slivered (or more)
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
DRESSING for BEEF
1 lime, zest and juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon soy sauce
salt

1
BEEF:.
2
combine tea, rice and brown sugar;place mix in disposable foil pie plate.
3
place plate on bottom of large wok, soup pot or deep sauce pan.
4
place wok/pot on high heat until tea mixture starts to sizzle and smoke, approx 7 minute.
5
place beef on rack that will fit in wok/pot and keep it raised 1 inch above the tea mixture;.
6
cover tightly.
7
smoke beef 5 min - turn off heat and let stand on burner for 20 minute.
8
preheat oven to 450F and cook in oven for 5 minute.
9
let rest for 5 min & slice thinly (beef will be rare).
10
SALAD.
11
place pear, bell pepper, jalapeno, green onion, mint, basil and cilantro in medium bowl.
12
in a small bowl stir together mayo, dijon, lemon juice and pepper.
13
add to pear mixture, stir gently to combine. Set aside.
14
DRESSING:.
15
whisk together dressing ingredients.
16
TO SERVE:.
17
distribute pear mixture on four plates.
18
arrange sliced beef on top.
19
sprinkle with salt.
20
drizzle beef with lime dressing.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEEF, 1 cup jasmine tea, loose, 1 cup white rice, uncooked, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Tea-Smoked Beef Tenderloin With Pear Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tea-Smoked Beef Tenderloin With Pear Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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