Mustard-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Arugula, Red Onion, and Wax Bean Salad

Mustard-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Arugula, Red Onion, and Wax Bean Salad
Mustard-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Arugula, Red Onion, and Wax Bean Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 43% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 692 calories, 55g of protein, and 44g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours.

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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Stir together mustards, brown sugar, pepper, and lemon zest.
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Pat beef dry and season generously with salt.
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Heat oil in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke, then brown beef on all sides, about 2 minutes total.
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Transfer to an oiled shallow baking pan and coat with mustard mixture.
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Roast beef in middle of oven until a thermometer inserted 2 inches into thickest part of meat registers 125°F for medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Transfer to a cutting board and let stand until cool, at least 45 minutes.
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Chill onion slices in water to cover 30 minutes. Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
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Drain beans in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Add arugula to beans.
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Drain onion slices and pat dry.
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Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
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Cut beef into thin slices.
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Add onion slices, beef, and enough dressing to arugula and beans to just coat and toss to combine well.
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·Salad components may be prepared 1 day ahead and chilled, separately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs
Servings2
Health Score52
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