Emeril's Horseradish Crusted Tenderloin of Beef with Port Wine Reduction (Video)

YIELD 10 servings

INGREDIENTS

One
3 1/2 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 pound fresh horseradish, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
Port Wine Reduction, for serving, optional, recipe follows
Port Wine Reduction:
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 bay leaves
3 cups port wine
1 cup mixed herbs such as parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
(about 1 1/2 cups)

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Rub the tenderloin with the oil and Emeril's Original Essence. Heat a sauté pan large enough to hold the tenderloin over high heat until the pan is very hot, about 2 minutes. Sear the meat until evenly browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
  3. Line a shallow baking pan fitted with a wire rack with aluminum foil. Place the tenderloin on the rack. Rub the top and sides of the meat with the mustard.
  4. Combine the horseradish, black pepper, garlic, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Using your hands, press the horseradish mixture over the mustard on the top and sides of the tenderloin.
  5. Roast the tenderloin for about 30 minutes for rare (120 to 125 degrees F on an instant meat thermometer) and about 35 minutes for medium-rare (130 to 140 degrees F on an instant meat thermometer).
  6. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Drizzle the beef with the wine reduction if desired.

Method

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Continue to boil the mixture until it thickens and reduces to about 1/2 cup, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and let cool. Use at room temperature.

    Editor's Note: Look for grass-fed beef wherever possible.

  2. Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.

  3. This recipe was featured on the Home for the Holidays Episode of Emeril Green.

This recipe appears in: Beef

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