Beef Tenderloin With Walnut Horseradish Crumbs Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x shallots, sliced thin
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 c. coarse fresh bread crumbs
• 1 c. finely minced walnuts
• 1/2 c. prepared horseradish, liquid removed and patted dry on paper towels
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh mint, or possibly 1/4 tsp. dry
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly grnd pepper
• 1/3 c. creme fraiche or possibly lowfat sour cream

1. 1.
2. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in shallots; cook till tender.
4. Add in garlic and fennel seeds; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
5. Transfer to bowl.
6. Stir in bread crumbs, walnuts, horseradish, mint and red pepper flakes.
7. 2.
8. Rub tenderloin all over with salt and pepper.
9. Place on rack in foil-lined shallow roasting pan.
10. Spread creme fraiche over top and sides; press bread-crumb mix onto beef.
11. 3.
12. Roast tenderloin 45 min till meat thermometer inserted in center reads 130 degrees F. for medium-rare (cover loosely with sheet of foil during roasting if crumbs brown too quickly).
13. Let stand 10 min before slicing.
14. Makes 8 servings.
15. Total Fat 45 g
16. Prep time: 25 min
17. Baking Time: 45 min
18. Degree of difficulty: easy

extra virgin olive oil, shallots, garlic, fennel seeds, bread crumbs, walnuts, horseradish, fresh mint, red pepper, beef tenderloin, salt, freshly grnd pepper, creme fraiche

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beef-tenderloin-with-walnut-horseradish-crumbs-82617 (may not work)