Herb, Garlic, and Mustard-Crusted Fillet of Beef
(from Bobbi’s recipe box)
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Source: "Cooking Light"
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°.
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Place beef on broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the mustard evenly over beef. Combine remaining ingredients; pat evenly over beef.
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Insert a meat thermometer into thickest portion of beef. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until thermometer registers 145° (medium-rare) or desired degree of doneness.
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Transfer the beef to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.