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Perfect Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 4-lb. trimmed beef tenderloin, tied with kitchen twine
4 t salt
1 T coarsely ground black pepper
2 T butter
1 T olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
1. Place beef on a rack set in an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, pressing gently to adhere. Refrigerate, uncovered, 8 to 48 hours.

2. Remove beef from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Roast been (keep on rack in pan) on center rack until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 125 degrees (for rare), 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, turning once.

4. Remove beef from oven. Adjust oven temperature to broil. Combine butter and oil in a small saucepan, and heat over medium until butter melts.

5. Brush beef with better mixture. Broil until browned, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a carving board and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
We made this the first time for Christmas 2016. Jesse's parents joined us. It was a delicious dinner, served with Jill's cheesy mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. We also served Horseradish Cream Sauce with it. See recipe in this book. Delicious!!!

 

 

 

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