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Mesquite Beef Tenderloin
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Mesquite Beef Tenderloin

9 ingredients 5 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

272
Calories
27g
Protein
15g
Fat
6g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 9 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cognac not in our table 0
Wood not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

Directions

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 .

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.

5

Remove, let rest for 10 minutes, and serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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