Royal Beef Tenderloin Recipes

ROYAL BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well. Place tenderloin in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Pour marinade over tenderloin. Seal bag securely. Place bag with tenderloin in bowl in case of leakage. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Remove tenderloin from bag containing marinade, reserving marinade. Bring marinade to a boil in a small saucepan, then set aside. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes or until thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees F (medium rare) or 160 degrees F (medium), basting occasionally with marinade. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms if using. Slice tenderloin and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish, if desired. Serve with Royal Butter. For Royal Butter: Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Serve at room temperature.

JACKIE KENNEDY'S ROYAL BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients in a large zip lock bag, shake well, then add the tenderloin.
• Marinate the tenderloin in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove the tenderloin from the bag and put the marinade in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil (reduce) and set aside.
• Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
• Baste occasionally with marinade.
• In the last minute or so cover the tenderloin with the marinade and let baste on.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
• While the tenderloin is cooking, prepare the Royal Butter by combining all of the ingredients and beating at medium speed until well blended.
• Serve at room temperature.
• Makes 2 cups.
• You may want to adjust this recipe for the size of the tenderloin you are preparing.
• Top each serving of tenderloin with the Royal Butter and ENJOY!