Holiday Beef Tenderloin

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp ground red pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 (5 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, fresh sage sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 7 ingredients.

Rub tenderloin with oil; coat with spice mixture. Place in a roasting pan; cover and chill 8 hours.

Bake at 500° 15 minutes or until browned. Lower temperature to 375°; bake for 20 more minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice; serve with horseradish mayonnaise. Garnish, if desired.