Introduction
For those special occasions when you want to impress your guests or treat yourself to something extraordinary, this Spicy Marinated Beef Tenderloin in Puff Pastry is the perfect dish. It combines the succulent richness of marinated beef tenderloin with the buttery, flaky goodness of puff pastry. The spicy marinade adds a kick that perfectly balances the tender, juicy beef, making this a meal to remember. This recipe is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it the star of any dinner table.
Ingredients
For the Spicy Marinated Beef Tenderloin:
- 1 beef tenderloin – About 2 lbs, trimmed and tied for even cooking.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic – Minced.
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper – Adjust for heat preference.
- Salt – To taste.
For the Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry – Thawed if frozen.
- 1 egg – Beaten, for egg wash.
- 1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard – Optional, for spreading on the pastry.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves – For an aromatic touch.
- Flour – For dusting.
For the Mushroom Duxelles (Optional, but recommended):
- 8 oz of mushrooms – Finely chopped (use a food processor for ease).
- 1 small onion – Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves of garlic – Minced.
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper – To taste.