BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH SKORDALIA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh marjoram, plus more for garnish
1 1 3/4-pound piece boneless beef tenderloin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head garlic
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium russet potato
Kosher salt
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare the beef: Mix the olive oil, sliced garlic and marjoram in a baking dish. Add the beef and turn to coat, then cover and marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the skordalia: Smash and peel the garlic cloves; warm in a small saucepan with the olive oil over low heat until soft, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, peel the potato and cut into chunks. Cover with water in a saucepan, season with salt and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the potato to a bowl with a slotted spoon, reserving the cooking water, and mash with a potato masher.
  • Blend the almonds in a food processor until smooth. Add about half of the softened garlic, 1/2 cup of the garlic-flavored oil, 1/3 cup potato cooking water, the vinegar and 3/4 teaspoon salt; puree until smooth. Add the potato and pulse just until creamy. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the marjoram and parsley.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the beef from the marinade and scrape off any garlic (reserve the marinade). Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the marinade, then sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of the beef registers 125 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Slice the beef and serve with the skordalia. Top with the remaining garlic oil, softened garlic and more marjoram.

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