Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

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Luxurious beef tenderloin shines when treated to a simple horseradish-mustard rub and roasted for a nicely seared and flavorful crust. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the roasting time for well done.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 pounds trimmed beef tenderloin, preferably center-cut (see Note)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine horseradish, oil and mustard in a small bowl. Rub tenderloin with salt and pepper; coat with the horseradish mixture. Tie with kitchen string in 3 places. Transfer to a small roasting pan.

Roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 140°F for medium-rare, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the string. Slice and serve with Creamy Horseradish Sauce.

Note: You'll need 2 pounds of trimmed tenderloin for this recipe. Ask your butcher to remove the extra fat, silver skin and the chain (a lumpy, fat-covered piece of meat that runs along the tenderloin). If you buy untrimmed tenderloin, start with about 2 1/2 pounds, then use a sharp knife to trim the silver skin, fat and chain.