Horseradish and Mustard-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

By rossboys

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Prep this entree up to a day ahead, then just pop it in the oven. It will be ready in only 35 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 (2 lb) center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Combine mustard and horseradish, spread evenly over tenderloin. Pat breadcrumbs into mustard mixture. Wrap tenderloin in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 deg.

Remove and discard plastic wrap from tenderloin. Place tenderloin on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 deg for 25 minutes or until it registers 145 deg (med rare). Place tenderloin on a cutting board; cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.