Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
(from austincook’s recipe box)
Source: Eating Well Magazine
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 pounds trimmed beef tenderloin, preferably center-cut (see Note)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- Creamy Horseradish Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/3 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Combine horseradish, oil and mustard in
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a small bowl. Rub tenderloin with salt and pepper; coat with the horseradish mixture. Tie with kitchen string in 3 places. Transfer to a small roasting pan.
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Roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 140°F for medium-rare, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the string. Slice and serve with Creamy Horseradish Sauce.
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Creamy Horseradish Sauce: Combine sour cream, horseradish, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Chill until ready to serve