Overhead view of beef tenderloin medallions with rice pilaf on a plate.

Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Rice Pilaf

  • Servings
    8

Ingredients

  • 1 beef tenderloin roast (about 3 pounds)
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground marjoram, thyme, or basil leaves
  • ½ cup uncooked wild rice
  • ½ cup uncooked brown rice
  • ½ cup uncooked aromatic white rice
  • 3 ½ cups beef broth, divided
  • ½ cup onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup dried currants, plumped in boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Directions

  • In a small bowl combine wine, soy sauce, garlic, dry mustard and ground marjoram, thyme or basil; mix well. Place marinade in a tightly sealed plastic bag, add beef and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Place tenderloin on rack in shallow roasting pan; turn thin ends under. Discard marinade. Insert meat thermometer so bulb is in thickest part of tenderloin. Roast uncovered at 425 degrees F 45 to 60 minutes or until thermometer registers 140 degrees. Allow to stand 10 minutes before carving.
  • Rice Pilaf: Rinse wild rice. Add 1½ cups broth to wild rice in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Add 1 cup broth to brown rice in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Add remaining 1 cup broth to aromatic white rice in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, cook onions, pine nuts, and currants in butter in large skillet until onions are transparent. Stir in rice and mint; cook until thoroughly heated. Garnish rice with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 715
  • Total Fat 47g
  • Cholesterol 128mg
  • Sodium 598mg
  • Carbohydrates 31g
  • Dietary Fiber 2g
  • Protein 36g