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Herbed Beef Tenderloin with Holiday Rice
Ingredients
- 1 well-trimmed center-cut beef tenderloin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
- Seasoning:2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp coarse grind black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Holiday Rice:2 Tbs butter
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, defrosted
- 3 cups hot cooked rice
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
- Beef Tenderloin RoastHeat oven to 425F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press onto beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425F oven 35 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 45 to 50 minutes for medium doneness.
- Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135F for medium rare; 150F for medium. Tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10F to reach 145F for medium rare; 160F for medium.)
- Holiday Rice:Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add beans; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in rice and almonds; heat through.
- To Serve:Carve roast; season with salt. Serve with rice.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
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