Pepper-Crusted Tenderloin of Beef
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| Mon, 03-17-2008 - 8:23am |
While you may have grown up enjoying corned beef on St. Paddy's Day, adopting a healthier lifestyle means it's time to start a new tradition. Don't worry, it can be delicious — and that's no blarney! Because corned beef is extremely high in saturated fat, it's not recommended when you're following the South Beach Diet. Instead, pair this scrumptious (but healthier) alternative with the traditional side of cabbage. The following recipe can be enjoyed on all Phases.
Pepper-Crusted Tenderloin of Beef
Serves 2 to 3
Ingredients
1/2 cup pearl onions
About 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 pound beef tenderloin
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Immerse the onions in the boiling water for about 2 minutes, then shock with cold water. Cut off the root tip of each onion and squeeze it out of the skin. For convenience, you can also buy a package of frozen pearl onions already prepared.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for about 2 minutes or until tender. Rub the beef with olive oil. Combine the pepper, salt, garlic, rosemary, and orange zest, and pat the mixture on the beef. Increase the heat to high and sear the beef in the pan on all sides. Add the pearl onions and place the skillet directly in the oven. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°F for medium rare. Let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutritional Information:
308 calories
16 g total fat (4 g sat)
96 mg cholesterol
7 g carbohydrate
36 g protein
0 g fiber
328 mg sodium



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