Lunch: Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin can be brushed with a mixture of spices and fresh herbs of your choice. Served hot or at room temperature, it's perfect party fare.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 whole beef tenderloin

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In small bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Brush mixture on tenderloin.
Place tenderloin in 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan and roast until meat thermometer inserted in center of meat reaches 140 degrees F, about 50 minutes. Internal temperature of meat will rise to 145 degrees F (medium) upon standing. Or roast until desired doneness.
Transfer tenderloin to warm platter and let stand 15 minutes to set juices for easier slicing. Makes 12 main-dish servings.
Southwestern-Flavored Tenderloin: In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled. Brush mixture on tenderloin instead of butter mixture; roast as directed.
Asian-Flavored Tenderloin: In small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne). Brush mixture on tenderloin instead of butter mixture; roast as directed. Nutritional information is based on 1 serving without flavoring.

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