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Latin Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Avocado Chimichurri Recipe
Dec 14, 2012 @ 4:33 PM
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Daily Value: 28%
Servings: 10
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 550Daily Value: 28%
Servings: 10
Low-Carb
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated | 13g | 64% |
| Carbs | 8g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 14% |
| Sugars | 2g | 0% |
| Protein | 28g | 57% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 2070mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 5mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 294IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 9mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 43% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 46µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 48µg | 60% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 25g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
For the herb crust:
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the avocado chimichurri:
- 2 cups packed cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For the beef tenderloin:
- 1 whole beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3 sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
DIRECTIONS
For the herb crust:
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to create a lovely paste. Set aside.
For the avocado chimichurri:
Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together, resembling a smooth-chunky salsa. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Place in a bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator.
For the beef tenderloin:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut off 4 inches from the end of the tenderloin, and reserve for another use. Rub the herb mixture on the top part of the tenderloin, make sure to massage it well on the meat, covering every inch. (This is important because you want the herb crust to become one with the tenderloin.) Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat a large, flat skillet or any pan large enough to sear the tenderloin. Add the olive oil to the pan and place the tenderloin crust side down. Sear for 3 minutes, season the side not touching the pan with salt and pepper, to taste, then flip over and sear for 3 minutes.
In a large roasting pan, create a bed of onions and garlic for the tenderloin. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the tenderloin crust side up and place in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board, and rest for 30 minutes.* Set aside the onions in a bowl and serve.
Recipe Details
Servings: 10Total time: 1 hour
Cuisine: Latin/Caribbean
Notes and Substitutions:
*Note: Resting the meat will yield juicer and more tender meat, as resting allows the juices to redistribute.
