GARLIC-PEPPER TENDERLOIN STEAKS

Garlic-Pepper Tenderloin Steaks image

Vicki Atkinson of Kamas, Utah gives a little kick to these grilled tenderloin steaks with a zippy dry rub that combines paprika, thyme, ground mustard, chili powder and cayenne pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the seasonings. Brush steaks with oil; rub in seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges