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Horseradish-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin

Wow friends and family with this tender beef in a golden horseradish crust.

—LAURA BAGOZZI DUBLIN, OH

PREP: 30 MIN. + COOLING • BAKE: 45 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

1 whole garlic bulb

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/3 cup prepared horseradish

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/3 cup soft bread crumbs

1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)

1. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.

2. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; stir in the horseradish, salt, basil, thyme and pepper. Add bread crumbs; toss to coat. Spread over top of tenderloin. Place on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan.

3. Bake at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing.

PER SERVING 5 ounces cooked beef equals 268 cal., 11 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 75 mg chol., 119 mg sodium, 4 g carb., 1 g fiber, 37 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 5 lean meat.