Beef Tenderloin Dijon
- 1 (2 lb) beef tenderloin
- 1 12 teaspoons salt, divided
- 34 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups water
- 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
- Tie beef tenderloin roast with heavy string at 2" intervals.
- Combine 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper; rub on the surface of roast to season.
- Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat.
- Add roast and garlic; cook until evenly browned, about 6 minutes.
- Remove roast from pan; pour off drippings.
- Add water, broth, bay leaf, thyme and cloves; bring to a boil.
- Add roast; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
- Check temperature with instant-read thermometer; temperature should register 130 degrees for rare.
- Do not overcook.
- Remove roast to serving platter.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and allow to stand 10 minutes before carving.
- Roast will continue to rise about 10 degrees in temperature to 140 degrees for rare.
- While roast is finishing on platter, strain cooking liquid; reserve 2 cups.
- Remove Dutch oven from heat; add cornstarch and Dijon mustard, mixing to form a thick paste.
- Gradually add reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly.
- Place Dutch oven over Medium heat; add remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
- Remove strings from roast.
- Carve into thin slices.
- Serve with sauce and steamed vegetable, if desired.
- Note: A beef tenderloin roast will yield four 3-oz cooked servings per pound.
beef tenderloin, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, water, condensed beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, cloves, cornstarch, mustard
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-tenderloin-dijon-325684 (may not work)