Beef tenderloin can make any dinner special. This beef tenderloin with a pesto crust recipe is flavorful and easy to prepare.
Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? Are you planning a celebratory dinner, but don't want to spend all day in preparation? This recipe for pesto encrusted beef tenderloin may be a perfect solution. We had this dinner for one of our recent family birthday dinners. It was delicious and relatively easy to make.
Beef Tenderloin for a Special Occasion
Four Reasons to Love this Pesto Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Beef tenderloin is an excellent choice for a special dinner because it is elegant, tasty, and doesn't require constant supervision while cooking.
You can prepare the tenderloin ahead. You can brown the beef, get it prepared with the pesto coating, and set it aside until ready to cook.
The cook time for a beef tenderloin is relatively short as well. It won't take you hours to have this lovely dinner ready.
Beef tenderloin is forgiving. Don't worry if the beef is ready before you are ready to serve it. The beef tastes just as delicious served at room temperature.
Tips for a Delicious Pesto Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Dinner
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Purchase a two-three pound trimmed and tied beef tenderloin. Let the butcher do the work for you.
Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel and sprinkle it generously with salt and pepper before browning.
Don't skimp on the salt and pepper. You want it to really cover all sides of the beef.
Use a cast-iron frying pan to brown your beef. When the pan is smoking hot, add the beef to the pan.
Use a cast-iron frying pan to brown your beef. When the pan is smoking hot, add the beef to the pan.
Don't forget to use a good meat thermometer. It means the difference between a yummy dinner and disaster!
Pair the beef tenderloin with asiago potatoes and fresh green beans. These asiago potatoes are packed with flavor and oh, so yummy. They are made with pesto, as well, so the flavor profile complements the beef. Fresh green beans are crisp, sweet, and look pretty on the plate.
Pesto Encrusted Beef Tenderloin
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