Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin

By KDHarmon

Erath Fall 2016 shipment recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbl espresso powder
• 1 Tbl brown sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1-1/2 tsp smoky paprika
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1-4 lb center cut beef tenderloin roast

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

For rub, stir together the dry ingredients and set aside.

Trim fat from meat and place on broiler pan. Sprinkle rub mixture evenly over top and sides of meat, rub in and press lightly with fingers.

Roast, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 135 degrees for medium rare.

Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.