Beef Tenderloin With Smoked-Paprika Mayonnaise

By Thom7747

You'll love the garlic, cumin and smoked-paprika rub on this wonderful piece of beef. The spicy mayonnaise accompaniment is spectacular.

Ingredients

• FOR BEEF:
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 (3½-to-4 lb) trimmed beef tenderloin
• FOR MAYONNAISE:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 Tbsp meat juices from beef, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

ROAST TENDERLOIN:  Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.

Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1¼ tsp salt.  Transfer to a small bowl and stir in paprika, cumin, oil, and 1 tsp pepper.

Pat tenderloin dry, then rub garlic mixture all over it.  Roast in a roasting pan until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of meat registers 120°F, 25 to 35 minutes for medium-rate.

Transfer to a platter along with any pan juices and cool, loosely covered with foil, 30 minutes to 1 hour.  (Internal temperature will rise to about 130°F as it rests.)

MAKE MAYONNAISE:  Stir together mayonnaise, paprika, cumin, and ½ tsp pepper.  Stir in meat juices and salt to taste.

TO SERVE:  Cut meat into thick slices.  Serve warm or at room temperature, with smoked-paprika mayonnaise.