Cocoa-Spiced Beef Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa
Latin American flavors come alive in this festive beef dish with fruity salsa
CAL/SERV :
215
PREP TIME :
20 MINS
YIELDS :
4 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
20 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- ½ Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 beef tenderloin roast (16 oz)
For salsa:
- ½ C canned diced pineapple, in fruit juice, chopped into small pieces
- ¼ C red onion, minced
- 2 tsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or substitute ¼ tsp dried coriander)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
For seasoning:
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 ºF.
- For the salsa, combine all ingredients and toss well. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to marinate while preparing the seasoning and cooking the meat.
- For the beef tenderloin seasoning, combine all ingredients. Lightly oil the tenderloin and spread an even layer of the dry seasoning over the entire roast.
- Place the seasoned roast on a roasting or broiling pan and roast 10–15 minutes (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 ºF). Let cool for 5 minutes before carving into 16 slices (1 ounce each).
- Serve four slices of the tenderloin with ¼ cup salsa on the side.
Tip: Delicious with a side of rice and Grilled Romaine Lettuce With Caesar Dressing.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories 215, Total fat 9 g, Saturated fat 3 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 226 mg, Total fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, Carbohydrates 9 g, Potassium 451 mg
Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute