Holiday Beef Tenderloin with Spiced Cranberry-Pear Chutney Special Entertaining
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Servings
Serves 8-10
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 1/4 hours
Cooking Method
Roasting
Beef Type
Rib
Ingredients
- 1 well-trimmed whole beef tenderloin (4 to 5 lbs.)
- salt
- Spiced Cranberry-Pear Chutney
Seasoning
- 1-2 Tbsp. cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
Instructions
Heat oven to 425°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of 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 425°F oven for 50 to 60 minutes for medium rare; 60 to 70 minutes for medium doneness.
Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium doneness. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes (temperature will continue to rise about 10°).
Carve roast into thick slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with Spiced Cranberry-Pear Chutney.
Suggestions
For holidy appetites, plan on 6 oz. cooked, trimmed beef per serving.
