Roasted Filet of Beef
- 5 -6 lbs whole beef tenderloin
- 12 cup Dijon mustard
- 14 extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaf
- 1 12 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- Remove excess fat, chain (the tough narrow muscle running along the tenderloin), and silverskin from the beef, then cut in half crosswise to form two shorter roasts.
- Tie both pieces in 1 inch intervals with kitchen twine.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mustard, olive oil, garlic, herbs and pepper until smooth.
- Sprinkle half the salt over the beef, then slather with the mustard mixture.
- Place the beef in a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
- Let the beef stand at room temperature for 1 hour before you start cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 450F Place a rack in a roasting pan.
- Wipe excess marinade off the beef and discard.
- Sprinkle the remaining salt over the beef.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add one of the beef pieces and turn to sear on all sides until well browned.
- Transfer to a roasting pan and repeat with the other piece of beef.
- Place the pan in the oven and roast until the internal temperature registers 125 F for medium rare, about 20 minutes.
- Check the beef after 15 minutes just to be sure.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
beef tenderloin, mustard, olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary leaf, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, canola oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roasted-filet-of-beef-492852 (may not work)