Classic Beef Tenderloin

Name: Classic Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 kilograms trimmed beef tenderloin; 1 teaspoons black pepper; 355 milliliters dry vermouth, divided; 296 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 118 milliliters minced shallots; 3 Tbsps minced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; 1 Tbsp minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 Tbsps tomato paste

Classic Beef Tenderloin might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 655 calories, 37g of protein, and 50g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up shallots, teaspoon thyme, less-sodium chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Fold under 3 inches of small end of tenderloin, and tie tenderloin with string at 2-inch intervals.

Combine 1/2 cup vermouth, oil, and next 6 ingredients (oil through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag.

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Vermouth

Garlic

Cooking Oil

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Ziploc Bags

Add tenderloin to bag, and seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Preheat oven to 45

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Oven

Remove the tenderloin from bag, and discard marinade.

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Marinade

Place the tenderloin on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of tenderloin.

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Cooking Spray

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Broiler Pan

Bake at 450 for 35 minutes or until thermometer registers 145 (medium-rare) to 160 (medium).

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

Place tenderloin on a platter, reserving drippings. Cover tenderloin with foil, and let stand 10 minutes.

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Aluminum Foil

Remove string before slicing tenderloin.

Place 1 cup vermouth in a saucepan; bring to a boil, and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 9 minutes). Stir in broth; bring to a boil, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in reserved drippings, tomato paste, and horseradish.

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Tomato Paste