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  • Beef Tenderloin With Walnut Horseradish Crumbs

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    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 x shallots, sliced thin
    • 1 tsp chopped garlic
    • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
    • 1 c. coarse fresh bread crumbs
    • 1 c. finely minced walnuts
    • 1/2 c. prepared horseradish, liquid removed and patted dry on paper towels
    • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh mint, or possibly 1/4 tsp. dry
    • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    • 3 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied
    • 1 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp freshly grnd pepper
    • 1/3 c. creme fraiche or possibly lowfat sour cream

    Directions

    1. 1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add in shallots; cook till tender. Add in garlic and fennel seeds; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, walnuts, horseradish, mint and red pepper flakes.
    2. 2. Rub tenderloin all over with salt and pepper. Place on rack in foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Spread creme fraiche over top and sides; press bread-crumb mix onto beef.
    3. 3. Roast tenderloin 45 min till meat thermometer inserted in center reads 130 degrees F. for medium-rare (cover loosely with sheet of foil during roasting if crumbs brown too quickly). Let stand 10 min before slicing.
    4. Makes 8 servings.
    5. Total Fat 45 g
    6. Prep time: 25 min
    7. Baking Time: 45 min
    8. Degree of difficulty: easy

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