Bon Appetit/February 2006

Roasted Pancetta-Topped Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6


INGREDIENTS:
BEEF: 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 large shallot, minced 1 2-1/4 pound beef tenderloin roast 2 3-ounce packages (about) thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)
MUSHROOMS: 12 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms 12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, halved 1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 3/4 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon chilled butter



1 FOR BEEF: Mix garlic, thyme, rosemary, and shallot in small bowl. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; rub herb mixture over. Place beef in roasting pan. Overlap pancetta slices atop beef to cover.
2 FOR MUSHROOMS: Mix mushrooms, oil, shallots, garlic, and herbs in large bowl.
3 Preheat oven to 450 F. Roast beef 15 minutes. Arrange mushroom mixture in pan around beef; roast 15 minutes. Stir mushrooms; continue to roast until thermometer inserted into beef from top center registers 125 F to 130 F for medium-rare, about 10 minutes. Transfer beef to platter; surround with mushroom mixture. Let rest 15 minutes.
4 Meanwhile, place roasting pan across 2 burners. Add broth and brandy; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat. Whisk in cold butter. Season pan juices with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve with beef.

Back