Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 large baking potatoes, like russets
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 large turnips, peeled and halved
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Season tenderloin with Essence.
  • Heat a large saute pan over high heat, add the oil and sear meat well on all sides.
  • Transfer meat to a roasting rack set in a roasting pan and roast 15 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Meanwhile "turn" vegetables, cutting them into even-sized pieces shaped like footballs.
  • Cook vegetables separately in small pots of salted water just until tender, drain and cool.
  • Transfer meat to a carving board, tent with foil to keep warm and let rest at least 10 minutes.
  • Remove rack from roasting pan, place pan over medium high heat and pour in stock to deglaze.
  • Bring to a boil, scraping bottom of pan to incorporate any browned bits into sauce.
  • Simmer and adjust seasonings, to taste.
  • Add vegetables to stock to reheat.
  • Slice meat in thin slices.
  • To serve, present meat in "shingles", surround with vegetables and ladle sauce over.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup