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August 8, 2011
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Stuffed Tenderloin

Beef from the Oven
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes

To achieve a consistent doneness throughout the meat, cut the thin end off, leaving a roast with the same diameter at both ends. Use the trimmed end for a small filet mignon steak.

To achieve a consistent doneness throughout the meat, cut the thin end off, leaving a roast with the same diameter at both ends. Use the trimmed end for a small filet mignon steak.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut tenderloin lengthwise to form pocket. Mix seasonings in a bowl. Rub over outside and cut surfaces of tenderloin.

  2. 2

    Sauté mushrooms, green onions and garlic in butter in skillet over medium heat until onions are tender. Spoon into tenderloin pocket; sprinkle blue cheese over onion mixture.

  3. 3

    Close the pocket and secure with skewers. Place tenderloin on a rack in roasting pan.

  4. 4

    Roast, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until done to taste. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

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Before roasting, rub a teaspoon of vegetable oil over the meat's surface to help seal in the juices.

Great Pairings

Ham and Potato Gratins

Buy cubed ham from a grocery-store salad bar to save effort and money. The chopping work is already done and the per-pound price is frequently lower than the ham at the deli counter.

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