Enjoyed the recipe but disagree with the roasting instructions. First time I followed the directions to lower the heat to 225. Result was not good. Second time I roasted the meat at 425 to an internal temperature of 125. Result was excellent. Used internal thermometer that stays in meat as it is roasting in the oven and sounds an alarm when the proper internal temp is reached.
Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
When chef Robert Del Grande of Café Annie invented this dish, its simplicity shocked him. Something that tasted this good, he thought, surely must be harder to make.
4 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1⁄2 small white onion, chopped
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
3⁄4 tsp. pepper
1 2-lb. piece of beef tenderloin
1 1⁄2 tsp. coarse sea salt
3 tbsp. very finely ground coffee
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1⁄8 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1⁄2 small white onion, chopped
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
3⁄4 tsp. pepper
1 2-lb. piece of beef tenderloin
1 1⁄2 tsp. coarse sea salt
3 tbsp. very finely ground coffee
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1⁄8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1. Toast guajillo chiles and ancho chiles in a skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes; soak in warm water until soft, about 30 minutes. Purée chiles, 1 cup soaking liquid, garlic, chipotle chiles, and onions in a blender until smooth.
2. Heat 2 tbsp. of the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add purée, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and 1⁄4 tsp. of the pepper; simmer until thickened, 12–14 minutes more; let sauce cool.
3. Preheat oven to 400°. Tie tenderloin with butcher's twine at 1⁄2" intervals. Rub with remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil, sea salt, and remaining 1⁄2 tsp. pepper; brush all over with 2 tbsp. sauce (save remainder for another use).
4. Combine coffee, cocoa powder, and cinnamon; roll beef in mixture to coat. Place beef on a rack in a roasting pan; let sit for 30 minutes. Roast for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 225° and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 125°, about 50 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes. Remove twine and slice.
SERVES 6
Ratings & Reviews (1)
Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Reviewed by JOY MCHAFFIE on
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Enjoyed the recipe but disagree with the roasting instructions. First time I followed the directions to lower the heat to 225. Result was not good. Second time I roasted the meat at 425 to an internal temperature of 125. Result was excellent. Used internal thermometer that stays in meat as it is roasting in the oven and sounds an alarm when the proper internal temp is reached.
Rating: 4
