Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Luxurious beef tenderloin shines when treated to a simple horseradish-mustard rub and roasted for a nicely seared and flavorful crust. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the roasting time for well done.

Ingredients


2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 pounds trimmed beef tenderloin, preferably center-cut (see Note)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

Creamy Horseradish Sauce
 
Preparation


1.Preheat oven to 400°F.

2.Combine horseradish, oil and mustard in a small bowl. Rub tenderloin with salt and pepper; coat with the horseradish mixture. Tie with kitchen string in 3 places. Transfer to a small roasting pan.

3.Roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 140°F for medium-rare, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the string. Slice and serve with Creamy Horseradish Sauce.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: Kitchen string

Note: You'll need 2 pounds of trimmed tenderloin for this recipe. Ask your butcher to remove the extra fat, silver skin and the chain (a lumpy, fat-covered piece of meat that runs along the tenderloin). If you buy untrimmed tenderloin, start with about 2 1/2 pounds, then use a sharp knife to trim the silver skin, fat and chain.

Nutrition

Per serving: 220 calories; 11 g fat (5 g sat, 5 g mono); 76 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 25 g protein; 1 g fiber; 334 mg sodium; 364 mg potassium.



Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (41% daily value), Zinc (31% dv).



Exchanges: 3 1/2 lean meat