GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
When you want to impress without the stress, few things beat a whole grilled beef tenderloin. It’s one of those dishes that feels fancy and celebratory but couldn’t be easier to pull off—especially with a smoky char from the grill and a vibrant Chimichurri to cut through the richness. This recipe would also be great for steaks, just adjust the cooking times and use an instant read thermometer to keep track of the internal temperature.
Use Nick B’s sensational Chimichurri when short on time, and boost the flavor with a sprinkle of Maldon Sea Salt.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
1 2-3 pound beef tenderloin, tied
1 tablespoon fresh cracked pepper
2 tablespoons Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Maldon Sea Salt (optional)
Directions:
Preheat grill to medium high.
Bring beef to room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling. Season tenderloin generously with kosher salt and cracked pepper and rub with olive oil.
Place the tenderloin on grill and close the top for about 5 minutes. Rotate beef a half turn to create an 'x', cover and cook another 4-5 minutes. Turn beef over and continue to cook, covered, another 8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches `122-125 degrees F (medium rare) using an instant read thermometer.
Remove from grill and let rest at least 5-8 minutes. This is a very important step! Slice into 1 1/2 -inch inch rounds, sprinkle with Kosher or Maldon salt and spoon Chimichurri (recipe follows) over top.
CHIMICHURRI
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients:
1 bunch parsley, stems trimmed and leaves roughly chopped
3 tablespoons. red wine vinegar or Sherry vinegar, plus more to taste
1/2-3/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
Optional Add Ins:
1/4 cup Toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons Capers, drained
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions:
In a food processor, combine the parsley, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and blend until almost smooth. Remove from the processor, transfer to a small bowl and stir in optional add-ins.
Serve with meat, chicken, fish or vegetables.
