April 09 - Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
| Nutritional Analysis per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Glycemic Index | not significant |
| Glycemic Load | not significant |
| Calories | 342 |
| Protein | 30 grams |
| Animal Protein | 30 |
| Vegetable Protein | <1 |
| Carbohydrates | <1 |
| Dietary Fiber | <1 |
| Net Carbohydrate | 0 |
| Fat | 21 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 10 grams |
| Cholesterol | 124 mg |
| Sodium | 58 mg |
| Exchanges | 1 1/2 high-fat meat, 3 medium lean meat |
Each month we will feature a recipe from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals written by Lucy Beale, Barbara Forsberg and Joan Clark, MS, RD, CDE.
Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 4 oz. cooked beef tenderloin steakd with stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz.) beef tenderloin or beef loin roast
- 5 ounces or 1/2 cup plus 1 TB. goat cheese
- 3/4 cup packed fresh spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 TB. whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a very sharp knife, cut a slit lengthwise in tenderloin to form a pocket. Combine goat cheese, spinach, garlic, and if desired, ground black pepper, in a bowl and mix well. Spoon goat cheese mixture into the pocket. Using a larding needle, secure at 1- to 2-inch intervals with kitchen twine. Pat crushed peppercorns over the surface of tenderloin and press lightly. Place tenderloin in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast for 45 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer registers 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the kitchen twine. Cut tenderloin into slices of desired thickness.
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What a wonderful way to enjoy lean beef. The tenderloin is tender and the stuffing makes for a memorable meal. Goat cheese is an excellent accent, because it is lower in sodium than other cheeses.
