Out Of This World Beef Tenderloin Food

STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter, add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sherry, dates, cranberries, thyme and sage and simmer until just dry, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Season the inside of the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Spread an even layer of the fruit and herb mixture over it, leaving about 1/2 inch of tenderloin around the edges. Top with a layer of the almonds. Roll tightly and tie with at least 4 pieces of butcher's twine (easier to cut and portion!).
• Place the loin on a wire-racked baking sheet and season the outside with salt and pepper. Cook until the center of the tenderloin registers 120 to 125 degrees F, about 2 hours.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat until just foaming. Place the loin in the skillet and sear on all sides until evenly crusty and brown, about 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with minced chives and serve with horseradish sauce.

BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• CUT: One end of the beef tenderloin will have a thinner tapered end - we will be folding this end up against the roast. Cut the beef tenderloin in half so the two halves will be roughly equal length when you fold the thin end up against the roast to create a uniform cylinder shape (see photos in post).
• TIE: In order for beef tenderloin to cook evenly and hold the folded tail in place, it is tied with kitchen twine - you can also ask a butcher to do this for you. First, re-fold the thin end up against the roast to create a uniform cylinder shape if needed. To tie, you can simply tie individual loops spaced 1 ½ inches apart down the length of each tenderloin and then one loop going around the roasts lengthwise or I've detailed the proper technique below which is actually quicker (just maybe more difficult explain, so just try it! - see detailed photos in post):
• Take a string and loop it around the width of one roast, about 1-inch from the end and tie a snug knot. Loop the string around your left hand by moving the string from the front of your hand to the back so it creates a loop. With your looped hand, pick up the front of your roast and pull the loop around your roast. Shimmy the loop down to create a loop 1 ½ inches from the first loop. Pull any loose string so it's snug and repeat the process, tightening as you go. To finish, wrap the string all the way around the roast lengthwise then tie off the end and trim any excess string.
• SPICE RUB: Whisk together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Pat roasts dry with paper towels then evenly rub spice mix all over (it will seem like a lot but use all of it).
• BRING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE: Let roasts rest at room temperature for two hours or transfer to the refrigerator to rest uncovered for up to 48 hours. If the beef is refrigerated, let it sit at room temperate for 2 hours before cooking.
• HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE: At any point while the roast is resting, mix all of the Horseradish Cream Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to use, taste and adjust to taste if desired.
• GARLC HERB BUTTER: When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, mix all of the butter spread ingredients together in a bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
• SEAR ROAST: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high-heat. When the oil is very hot and just smoking, add beef tenderloin roasts (you may need to work in batches). Sear each side of beef until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate and wipe out any blackened drippings. Drizzle skillet with oil and transfer roasts back to the skillet. Slather the butter spread all over the tops and sides of the roasts (use all of it).
• BAKE: Transfer the skillet (or use a lightly greased baking dish/roasting pan) to the preheated oven. Bake at 450 degrees F until beef registers desired doneness: between 120-125°F for medium rare, recommended (about 20-25 minutes) or 115-120°F for rare or 130-135°F for medium rare. **Keep in mind the beef will rise 5-7 degrees after resting, so take the meat out of the oven 5-7 degrees below the temperature you are aiming for. You will likely need to remove one roast before the other.
• REST AND SLICE: Remove skillet from the oven and baste roasts several times with the buttery juices from the skillet, then transfer roasts to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let beef rest for 15 minutes before slicing into ½-inch thick slices. Serve with Horseradish Cream Sauce.

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ANCHO-JALAPENO BUTTER

Steps:

• ANCHO-CHILE BUTTER:.
• Set up a grill for indirect grilling, with the coals on one side, and heat to 450°F.
• In a bowl, mix the butter, shallots, jalapenos and chile powder; season with salt.
• Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• RUB FOR TENDERLOIN:.
• In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, pepper and 1 tablespoon of salt.
• Rub the beef with the spice mixture.
• Oil, or spray, the grate and grill the beef directly over the coals, turning, until charred, 12 minutes.
• Move the beef away from the coals.
• Cover and grill for 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the beef registers 130°F.
• Transfer to a carving board; let rest for 10 minutes.
• Grill the bread directly over the coals until toasted.
• Spread the bread with half of the ancho-jalapeno butter.
• Slice the remaining butter and transfer to a plate.
• Slice the beef and serve with the toasts and ancho-jalapeno butter.
• *Serve with a rich, curranty red blend: 2006 Henry's Drive Pillar Box Red.

SOUTH BEACH DIET - PEPPER CRUSTED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Bring water to boil in a small saucepan.
• Immerse the onions in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then shock them with cold water.
• Cut off the root tip of each onion and squeeze it out of the skin.
• Heat 2 Tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes or until tender.
• Rub the beef with olive oil.
• Combine the pepper, salt, garlic, rosemary and orange zest, if using, and pat the mixture on the beef.
• Increase the heat to high and sear the beef in the pan on all sides.
• Add the pearl onions and place the skillet directly in the oven.
• Roast until a thermometer reads 145 degrees for medium rare.

OUT OF THIS WORLD BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Pour brandy in sauté pan.
• Add butter and then the flour - stir.
• Reduce heat until it's a golden color.
• Stir in tomato paste and rest of garlic - it will look thick and grainy.
• Remove from heat.
• Whisk in wine, chicken broth, beef broth and water.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add worcestershire and jelly.
• When jelly melts, add mushrooms.
• Let it cool a little - a few minutes - pour over steaks.
• You can refrigerate it until you are ready to cook it - let it come to room temp before placing in the oven.
• Bake uncovered at 400 for 15-20 (rare) or 20-25 (med/medium well) minutes.
• Serve with wild rice (Uncle Ben's is a great match) and asparagus or spinach, etc -- .