Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Asparagus

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Ingredients

• 4 t olive oil
• 4 4oz beef tenderloins
• Salt & pepper
• /2 t paprika
• 1/4 t ground cumin
• 1/4 t.gar;ic powder
• 1 lb asparagus spears, cut into 1"lengths
• 2 t thyme leaves
• 1 t Dijon mustard
• 2 t balsamic glaze

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 t olive oil in large skillet over med-hi heat

Sprinkle steaks evenly with 1/2 t salt, paprika, cumin & garlic powder. Pan sear steaks 5 min. each side.
Remove from pan & let stand 5 min.

Return pan to med-hi heat. Add 1 T olive oil. Add asparagus & saute 3 min. Add salt, pepper, thyme & mustard, tossing to coat. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.