Beef Tenderloin With Smoky Potatoes Recipes

ROASTED TENDERLOIN AND RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut small slits in the tenderloin; place a garlic slice in each slit. Combine thyme and 1 teaspoon pepper; rub over beef. In a skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides. Place in a small shallow roasting pan. , Sprinkle potatoes with remaining pepper; add to skillet. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove to the roasting pan. , Gradually add broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over meat and potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°) and potatoes are tender.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Roast tenderloin:
• Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in paprika, cumin, oil, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Pat tenderloin dry, then rub garlic mixture all over it. Roast in a roasting pan until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of meat registers 120°F, 25 to 35 minutes for medium-rare.
• Transfer to a platter along with any pan juices and cool, loosely covered with foil, 30 minutes to 1 hour. (Internal temperature will rise to about 130°F as it rests.)
• Make mayonnaise:
• Stir together mayonnaise, paprika, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in meat juices and salt to taste
• To serve:
• Cut meat into thick slices. Serve warm or at room temperature, with smoked-paprika mayonnaise.