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Mesquite Beef Tenderloin

Name: Mesquite Beef Tenderloin
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast; Cognac, as needed; ¾ cup soaked mesquite wood chips; 3 Tbsp paprika; 1 Tbsp coarsely-ground coriander seeds; 1 ½ tsp salt; 1 ½ tsp coarsely-ground black pepper; 1 ½ tsp dried rosemary; 2 tsp dehydrated lemon peel

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Ingredients

Makes

1 center-cut beef tenderloin roast
Cognac, as needed
¾ cup soaked mesquite wood chips
3 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp coarsely-ground coriander seeds
1 ½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp coarsely-ground black pepper
1 ½ tsp dried rosemary
2 tsp dehydrated lemon peel

Ingredients for 1 serving (275 g) · the original recipe

Method

1
Place beef in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add cognac to cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Place mesquite chips in the hot coal area of a charcoal grill.
Grill or barbecue
3
Combine paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, rosemary, and lemon peel. Rub this mixture all over beef and bring to room temperature.
4
Place beef in center of grill, cover, and cook, turning often until internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium rare, 150°F for medium, or 160°F for toast.
Grill or barbecue
5
Remove, let rest for 10 minutes, and serve.

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