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Mesquite Beef Tenderloin

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Mesquite Beef Tenderloin — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

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

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place beef in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add cognac to cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Place mesquite chips in the hot coal area of a charcoal grill.
  3. 3
    Combine paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, rosemary, and lemon peel. Rub this mixture all over beef and bring to room temperature.
  4. 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. 5
    Remove, let rest for 10 minutes, and serve.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Grilling

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Mesquite_Beef_Tenderloin