Shelly's Recipe

HOLIDAY BEEF TENDERLOIN

Category: Roasts/Tenderloin - Beef

1 tbsp salt
1 1/2 tsp onion powder, garlic powder and pepper
1 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin and nutmeg
1 (5 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, fresh sage sprigs

Combine first 7 ingredients. Rub tenderloin with oil; coat with spice mixture. Place in a roasting pan; cover and chill 8 hours. Bake at 500° 15 minutes or until browned. Lower temperature to 375°; bake for 20 more minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice; serve with horseradish mayonnaise. Garnish, if desired. Serves 8