Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 – 3 lb. beef tenderloin roast
  • 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking fat
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (minced)
  • 3 tbsp. fresh basil (minced)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 475 F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar. Set balsamic sauce aside.
  • Season the tenderloin with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and brown the roast for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Place the roast on a baking/roasting sheet and cover generously with the balsamic sauce.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 25 minutes or until medium-rare.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the herb sauce and season to taste.
  • Remove the roast from the oven, cover, and allow to rest for 10 to 12 minutes before serving.
  • Slice the roast and serve with herb sauce.