Broiled Beef Tenderloin

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Broiled Beef Tenderloin

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Tomatoes Vegetables
Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 C. butter or margarine
3/4 Lb. mushrooms -- finely chopped
1 sliced -- (4 to 6 oz.) cooked
ham, diced
1/2 C. minced green onions
1/4 Tsp. salt
1/4 Tsp. pepper
3 C. white bread cubes (6 slices)
2 Tbsp. water
watercress sprigs (garnish)
cherry tomatoes (garnish)
2 beef loin -- (1 1/2 lb. each)
tenderloin roasts (center pieces)
Brandied Tomato Gravy:
1 Can tomatoes -- (8 oz.)
-- (reserve liquid)
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Can beef broth -- (13 3/4 oz.)
1 Tbsp. brandy
1/2 Tsp. pepper
1/2 Tsp. meat extract paste
1/4 Tsp. salt

About 1 1/2 hours before serving, prepare. Prepare
mushroom stuffing. In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, melt
butter. Add mushrooms, ham, onions, salt and pepper. Cook
until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Remove pan
from heat; add bread cubes and water; toss gently. Mix well
and set aside.
Make a lengthwise cut about 1 1/2-inches deep along
center of each tenderloin; spoon half of mushroom mixture into
cut section. Pack firmly. With string, tie each loin securely
in several places to hold cut edges of meat securely.
Preheat broiler. Place both tenderloins, cut side up on
rack in broiling pan. Broil 15 minutes. If necessary, cover
stuffing with foil to keep from browning and drying out.
Carefully turn tenderloins, cut side down, and broil 15 minutes
longer for rare or until desired doneness.
Meanwhile, prepare Brandied Tomato Gravy.
To serve, place loins on cutting board. Let stand 10
minutes for easier slicing. Remove string, slice meat.
Arrange slices on warm platter, garnish with watercress and
cherry tomatoes. Yields 10.

Brandied Tomato Gravy:

Drain tomatoes; reserve liquid. Finely chop tomatoes;
set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter.
Stir in flour until blended; cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in
beef broth, reserved tomato liquid, reserved tomatoes and
liquid, brandy, pepper, meat extract paste and salt. Cook,
stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
This recipe is definitely worth the effort for the
holidays and special company. Broiled stuffed tomatoes and a
fresh green salad are perfect accompaniments with this meat
dish.

(With Mushroom Stuffing And Brandied Tomato Gravy)


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