Cajun Beef Tenderloin

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 Beef Tenderloin Roast (3 oz.)4 Teaspoons Salt1 Tablespoon Paprika2 Teaspoons Onion Powder 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder1 Teaspoon White Powder1 Teaspoon Ground Pepper2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper1 Teaspoon Dried Basil1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder1/8 Teaspoon Dried Thyme1/8 Teaspoon Ground Mustard
Directions
-Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string (some roasts come prepared with string already when purchased) Combine the seasonings in a separate bowl; rub over the beef on both sides.

If grilling, prepare grill for indirect heat. Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill tenderloin, covered, over indirect medium heat for 50-60 minutes, turning occasionally, or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees; medium; 160 degrees; well done, 170 degrees). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

To roast the tenderloin, bake on a rack in a shallow roasting pan at 425 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.


Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CALIGIRL94585.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 293.0
  • Total Fat: 21.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 78.3 mg
  • Sodium: 846.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 22.6 g

Member Reviews
  • ILOVEWINE
    It sounds delicious!!I will keep you posted once I make it...... - 3/9/11