Beef Tenderloin with Red Pepper-Walnut Sauce
A toaster oven with convection heat cuts the cooking time of this roast by a third and the circulating hot air browns the meat evenly. If you're using a standard toaster oven or a conventional oven, adjust the roasting time accordingly.
Beef Tenderloin with Red Pepper-Walnut Sauce
Beef Tenderloin with Red Pepper-Walnut Sauce
Beef Tenderloin with Red Pepper-Walnut Sauce
- SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS, PLUS LEFTOVERS
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts (about 2 ounces)
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2 pounds beef tenderloin
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
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1 serrano or other small hot chile, seeded and minced
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
- Preheat a convection toaster oven to 450°. On a small pie plate, toast the walnuts for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop the nuts.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper and roast in the toaster oven for about 35 minutes for medium rare, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat registers 125° to 130°. Transfer to a work surface, cover loosely with foil and let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the red peppers, walnuts, basil, chile, olive oil, lemon juice and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Carve the roast into thick slices and serve with the red pepper sauce.
Beef Tenderloin with Red Pepper-Walnut Sauce
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