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Herbed and Spiced Roasted Beef Tenderloin

SUBMITTED BY: Eileen D.

"Here's a special-occasion roast enhanced with classic seasonings. Roasting two large ends of tenderloin instead of one whole piece ensures even cooking. (The meat needs to be coated with its aromatic rub, then chilled for at least six hours before roasting.)"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  6 Hrs 55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large shallot, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 (2 pound) beef tenderloin roasts, trimmed

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor, combine rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, shallot, orange zest, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Run machine while adding oil; process until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over all sides of tenderloins. Place beef in a large glass baking dish. Cover with foil, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tenderloins on a rack in a large roasting pan.
  3. Roast beef in preheated oven until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees when inserted into center of beef, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven, and cover loosely with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Slice beef, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by SHARONPA
This recipe was delicious! I made this rub with dried rosemary and thyme(using only 2 tsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Jill
Wow, what a great rub!! Every year we are invited to visit some friends up north for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by TchrJrHi
Ok I must have done something wrong. I used the rub and it made the house smell wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by Leanne
this was my first attempt with making a marinade and it turned out awesome! I hosted a dinner... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by Amyji
I made this roast for Christmas and the good quality of the meat with the fresh herbs and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by FOKLMEMBER
Made this for Christmas dinner. Got good reviews from the family (not young kids). However,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by JDVMD
Instead of blending in the food processor, I put everything in a bowl and just rubbed over the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by GDESS74
It was very very good, a little bland, but I didn't use fresh herbs. The smell was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2004 by K1BLAIR
Excellent recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by Susan H.
This meal was a big hit, with a request for the recipe. The meat was tender and loaded with... MORE

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