Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Herbs
Ingredients:
- 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (3-4 lbs)
- 2 Tbsp mustard
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
- 3-6 cloves garlic, minced
- fresh ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter, room temperature
- sage, basil or thyme sprigs
- salt
Preparation:
Trim any excess fat from meat and discard.
Cut through tenderloin lengthwise to within 1/2-inch of the other side.
Lay meat open like a book. Spread meat with mustard. Lay basil and sage leaves on mustard.
Sprinkle with thyme leaves, garlic and pepper. Bring cut sides together and tie roast with cotton string at about 1-inch intervals to secure.
Coat surface of beef with butter and sprinkle with more pepper.
Lay roast, cut to the side, on a rack in a 12x17-inch pan.
Bake at 425° F until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 130 to 135° F for rare, 40 to 50 minutes.
Let rest in a warm place up to 20 minutes.
Transfer meat to a platter. Remove strings. Garnish with herb springs. Slice and add salt and pepper to taste.
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