Beef Tenderloin Niçoise Recipes

FABULOUS BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place roast into a shallow, glass baking dish. Pour soy sauce and melted butter over the tenderloin.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the roast over, and continue cooking 35 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally until the internal temperature of the roast is at 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium. Or, cook to your desired degree of doneness. Let meat rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

BEEF TENDERLOIN NIçOISE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Generously season the beef with salt and pepper. Place beef in a roasting pan, and rub it with vegetable oil. Roast for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees. Roast until internal temperature reaches 125 degrees (for rare) or 140 degrees (for medium rare), about 30 to 50 minutes depending on thickness of roast. While beef roasts, prepare vegetables.
• Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, and add potatoes. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Place in a bowl, and toss with a small amount of olive oil. Season with salt to taste, and set aside.
• Bring another pan of salted water to a boil, and add green beans. Cook until bright green and barely tender. Drain immediately, and plunge into a bowl of cold water, then drain again. Set aside.
• Bring a pan of water to a boil, and remove from heat. Add tomatoes, and allow to sit for several minutes, until skins split. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon. Peel and halve them, discarding seeds. Cut tomato pulp into 1/4-inch dice, and sprinkle with a little salt and sugar. Set aside.
• When beef is cooked to taste, remove from oven, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to rest for a few minutes, then carve into thin slices, reserving any juices. Arrange on a platter, and drizzle with juices. Toss beans and diced potatoes together, and scatter around beef. Scatter tomato dice over beef, and sprinkle with olives. Strew with basil leaves, and serve.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Place flour in a large bowl or dish; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil and butter over medium heat. , Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, tomato paste, paprika and salt; slowly stir in sour cream mixture (do not boil). Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with noodles.