HORSERADISH-ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Horseradish-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin image

Wow friends and family with this tender beef encased in a golden horseradish crust. Roasted garlic boosts the robust flavor even more. -Laura Bagozzi, Dublin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Lower oven setting to 400°., Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; stir in the horseradish, salt, basil, thyme and pepper. Add bread crumbs; toss to coat. Spread over top of tenderloin. Place on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. , Bake until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 45-55 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic exchanges