Tea Smoked Beef Tenderloin With Pear Salad Recipes

BEEF TENDERLOIN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to platter. Let stand until cool, about 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
• For dressing:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For salad:
• Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry. Combine green beans and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cut steaks diagonally into thin slices. Add to salad. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve.

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.