Ingredients
Beef:
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
Mayonnaise:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
For the beef: Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
In a mortar and pestle, or spice grinder, finely grind the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the spices and cook for a few seconds until aromatic and toasted. Put the spices in a small bowl. Chop the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Holding a chef's knife at a 45 degrees angle, scrape the garlic and salt together to form a paste. Add the garlic paste to the bowl with the spices. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and oil and stir until smooth. Put the meat on the prepared baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 125 degrees F, for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and transfer the meat to a cutting board. Cover the meat loosely with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mascarpone cheese, basil, curry powder, and paprika until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve: Slice the meat into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on a platter. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture into a small serving bowl and serve alongside the sliced meat.
Cook's Note: The spices can also be crushed by placing them in a small sealable bag and crushed using a rolling pin or the bottom of a small saucepan.
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By lissa2583
North Carolina
on December 29, 2011
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We made this for Christmas dinner and it was so awesome! We couldn't find beef tenderloin at the three stores we went to, so got a prime rib instead (which I don't even like, so you know this recipe was awesome!. Also, no one seems to carry mascarpone cheese, so we made a substitute using heavy cream, sour cream, and cream cheese. It was so freaking good. And really easy. My friend was supposed to make this dish while I made the honey mustard bacon wrapped pork loin, but she hit a snag, so I threw mine in the oven, ran to her house and threw this together for her really quick. Can't beat easy AND delicious! (PS, saved time on the garlic part by using a garlic press....got the paste part done with NO hassle
By wolterpynaffit
charleston, SC
on December 26, 2011
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I wanted to make it healthier, so I substituted the mayonnaise for greek yogurt (Fage brand and I couldn't imagine it tasting any other way- it was AWESOME!! I preferred the "mayo" to be served either room temperature or on top of the warm sliced beef, rather than cold, right out the fridge. I also didn't have any cumin for the beef, and used paprika instead, it came out great!
By ermidigb_1765957
San Jose
on November 20, 2011
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Delicioso!
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