A tomato side will make tenderloin sing
White Bean and Cherry Tomato Papillote
Ricardo Tested 2 cups (280 g) red and yellow cherry tomatoes 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) white beans, rinsed and drained Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high.
Layer two large sheets of foil one on top of the other. Place the tomatoes, shallot and garlic in the centre of the foil. Drizzle with oil. Cover with the white beans. Season with salt and pepper. Seal the foil tightly.
Place the foil packet on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes have burst. Remove from the grill. Open the packet and gently toss the mixture. Delicious with Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Olives and Chorizo.
Makes 4 servings
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Olives and Chorizo
Ricardo Tested Chorizo Sauce 4 green onions, chopped 21/2 oz (75 g) chorizo sausage, diced 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth Beef 1 piece beef tenderloin, about 1 3/4 lb (800 g), tied or not 4 large green olives, pitted and quartered 1 tbsp bottled garlic scapes or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Chorizo sauce In a medium pot, brown the green onions and chorizo in the butter. Sprinkle with the flour and mix well. Deglaze with the wine and let reduce for 1 minute. Add the broth and let reduce over high heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Keep warm. Beef Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
With the tip of a knife, make deep incisions in the roast in several places. Insert the olive pieces into the incisions.
Brush the meat with the garlic scapes. Season with salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat of the grill to medium-high. Place the roast on the grill and brown on all sides. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the centre of the roast reads 118 F (48 C) for rare. Set aside on a plate. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Serve with the White Bean and Cherry Tomato Papillote.
Note: Depending on the thickness of the roast and the desired degree of doneness, the cooking time will vary. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
Makes 6 servings