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Beef Tenderloin with Salsa Verde

4.6

(17)

Team this dish with roasted potatoes, green beans tossed with shallot butter, and a bottle of Pinot Noir. To finish, buy a lemon cheesecake from your favorite bakery.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper
1 2 1/2-pound whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons thyme, coarse salt and pepper on baking sheet. Roll tenderloin in spice mixture. Cover; chill 3 hours.

    Step 2

    Mix olive oil, capers, parsley, shallot and 1 tablespoon thyme in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add tenderloin; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F. for rare, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve tenderloin with salsa.

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