Beef Tenderloin with Garlic-and-Merlot Jam

By dyannucci

Jackie Mills, R.D., Coastal Living

DECEMBER 2012

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 24 baguette or ciabatta slices or small focaccia squares, toasted
• Garlic-and-Merlot Jam
• Chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottom ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with kosher salt and pepper; place in skillet, and cook, turning occasionally, 5 minutes or until well-browned on all sides.

2. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 145° (medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from skillet; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

3. Cut beef into 24 thin slices. Place on baguette slices, and top each with 1 tablespoon Garlic-and-Merlot Jam. Sprinkle with chives.