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Balsamic dijon beef tenderloin.
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Balsamic Dijon Beef Tenderloin

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day dinner? This balsamic dijon crusted beef tenderloin roast is both simple and impressive. Served with a Meyer lemon gremolata, it's the perfect holiday dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic dijon beef tenderloin, balsamic dijon crusted beef tenderloin
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

For the Beef Tenderloin

  • 2.5 pound beef tenderloin roast
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons grainy dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

For the Lemon Gremolata

  • 3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
  • zest of 2 Meyer lemons
  • 1 small clove garlic minced

Instructions

For the Beef Tenderloin

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees and line a baking sheet with tin foil.
  • Tie roast in 3-4 places with kitchen string/twine.
  • Place roast on baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Mix mustard and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and spread all over the top of the roast.
  • Place roast in the oven for 25 minutes for a rare to medium rare steak.
  • Remove from oven, cover with tin foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with gremolata.

Gremolata

  • Combine the parsley, basil, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl and mix together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 950kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 553mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g