Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Tuscan Kale and Shallot Confit
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 packed cup thyme sprigs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 3 1/2-pound trimmed beef tenderloin
- Vegetable oil, for the grill
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds Tuscan kale, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup water
- Shallot Confit, for serving
- In a large glass or ceramic baking dish, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the thyme sprigs and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tenderloin and turn to coat.
- Cover the beef tenderloin with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling.
- Scrape off the thyme sprigs.
- Light a grill.
- Lightly oil the grate.
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and grill it over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until it is browned all over and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 125 for medium-rare meat, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the sliced garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the Tuscan kale and water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the kale is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.
- Carve the tenderloin into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange on plates.
- Serve with the kale and the Shallot Confit.
extravirgin olive oil, thyme, kosher salt, tenderloin, vegetable oil, garlic, kale, water, shallot
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-beef-tenderloin-with-tuscan-kale-and-shallot-confit (may not work)